São Tomé and Príncipe: flag, capital and facts

Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe is a country in Middle Africa. Its capital is São Tomé. It covers about 964 km² (372 sq mi). The official language is Portuguese. São Tomé and Príncipe has no land borders with other countries.

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São Tomé and Príncipe at a glance

Official name
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Capital
São Tomé
Region
Middle Africa (Africa)
Area
964 km² (372 sq mi)
Official language
Portuguese
Currency
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (Db)
People
Sao Tomean
Calling code
+239
Internet domain
.st
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé.

São Tomé and Príncipe is in Middle Africa, part of the Africa region.

São Tomé and Príncipe uses the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (Db).

The official language of São Tomé and Príncipe is Portuguese.

São Tomé and Príncipe has no land borders with other countries.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).