Overview

  • Capital: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Language: Portuguese.
  • Currency: Dobra (STD) = 100 centimes.
  • People: African descent (90%), Portuguese and Creole (10%).
  • Life Expectancy: Male: 65.43, Female: 68.59.
  • Religion: Roman Catholic, other Christian denominations.
  • Size (sq km): 964 (183rd)
  • Population: 157,000 (188th)
  • Population Density per km sq: 171 (65th)
  • Country Dialling Code: 239
  • Internet Country Code: .st
  • Time Zone: GMT
  • Voltage Guide: 220 AC
  • Finance: Cards generally not accepted, limited acceptance of traveller's cheques.
  • Business Hours: n/a
  • GDP (PPP): US$214,000
  • GDP (PPP) per capita: US$1,266
  • Annual Growth: 2.5%
  • Inflation: 21%
  • Major Industries: Fish processing, textiles, soap, beer, timber, cocoa.
  • Major Trading Partners: Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, France, Belgium, Japan, Angola.
  • Personal Safety: Safe.
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