The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to São Tomé and Príncipe:
São Tomé and Príncipe – island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Africa.[1] The republic comprises two main islands: São Tomé Island and Príncipe Island, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) apart and about 250 kilometres (160 mi) and 225 kilometres (140 mi), respectively, off the northwestern coast of Gabon. Both islands are part of an extinct volcanic mountain range. São Tomé, the sizable southern island, is situated just north of the equator. It was named in honor of Saint Thomas by Portuguese explorers who happened to arrive at the island on his feast day. São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest African country in terms of population (the Seychelles being the smallest). It is the smallest country in the world that is not a former British overseas territory, a former United States trusteeship, or one of the European microstates. It is also the smallest Portuguese-speaking country.
General reference
edit- Pronunciation: /ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ... ˈprɪnsɪpə, -peɪ/
- Common English country name: São Tomé and Príncipe
- Official English country name: (The) Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Common endonym(s):
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s): São Toméan
- Demonym(s):
- Etymology: Name of São Tomé and Príncipe
- ISO country codes: ST, STP, 678
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:ST
- Internet country code top-level domain: .st
Geography of São Tomé and Príncipe
editGeography of São Tomé and Príncipe
- São Tomé and Príncipe is: an island country consisting of two islands
- Location:
- Eastern Hemisphere, on the Equator
- Atlantic Ocean
- Africa (though not on the mainland)
- Time zone: Coordinated Universal Time UTC+00
- Extreme points of São Tomé and Príncipe
- High: Pico de São Tomé on São Tomé Island 2,024 m (6,640 ft)
- Low: Gulf of Guinea 0 m
- Land boundaries: none
- Coastline: Gulf of Guinea 209 km
- Population of São Tomé and Príncipe: 158,000 - 181st most populous country
- Area of São Tomé and Príncipe: 964
- Atlas of São Tomé and Príncipe
Environment of São Tomé and Príncipe
editEnvironment of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Wildlife of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Fauna of São Tomé and Príncipe
Natural geographic features of São Tomé and Príncipe
editList of landforms of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Glaciers in São Tomé and Príncipe: none [2]
- Islands of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Mountains of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Rivers of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Valleys of São Tomé and Príncipe
- World Heritage Sites in São Tomé and Príncipe: None
Regions of São Tomé and Príncipe
editRegions of São Tomé and Príncipe
Ecoregions of São Tomé and Príncipe
editList of ecoregions in São Tomé and Príncipe
Administrative divisions of São Tomé and Príncipe
editAdministrative divisions of São Tomé and Príncipe
Districts of São Tomé and Príncipe
editDistricts of São Tomé and Príncipe
Demography of São Tomé and Príncipe
editGovernment and politics of São Tomé and Príncipe
edit- Form of government: unitary semi-presidential representative democratic republic
- Capital of São Tomé and Príncipe: São Tomé
- Elections in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Political parties in São Tomé and Príncipe
Branches of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe
editGovernment of São Tomé and Príncipe
Executive branch of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe
edit- Head of state: President of São Tomé and Príncipe,
- Head of government: Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe,
Legislative branch of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe
edit- Parliament of São Tomé and Príncipe (bicameral)
- Upper house: Senate of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Lower house: House of Commons of São Tomé and Príncipe
Judicial branch of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe
editCourt system of São Tomé and Príncipe
Foreign relations of São Tomé and Príncipe
editForeign relations of São Tomé and Príncipe
International organization membership
editThe Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is a member of:[1]
Law and order in São Tomé and Príncipe
edit- Constitution of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Human rights in São Tomé and Príncipe
- São Toméan National Police Force
Military of São Tomé and Príncipe
editMilitary of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Command
- Forces
Local government in São Tomé and Príncipe
editLocal government in São Tomé and Príncipe
History of São Tomé and Príncipe
editHistory of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Timeline of the history of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Current events of São Tomé and Príncipe
Culture of São Tomé and Príncipe
editCulture of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Cuisine of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Languages of São Tomé and Príncipe
- National symbols of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Religion in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Islam in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Sikhism in São Tomé and Príncipe
- World Heritage Sites in São Tomé and Príncipe: None
Art in São Tomé and Príncipe
editSports in São Tomé and Príncipe
editSports in São Tomé and Príncipe
The country's basketball activities are administered by the Federação Santomense de Basquetebol.[3]
Economy and infrastructure of São Tomé and Príncipe
editEconomy of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 188th (one hundred and eighty eighth)
- Banking in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Communications in São Tomé and Príncipe
- Companies of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Currency of São Tomé and Príncipe: Dobra
- ISO 4217: STD
- Transport in São Tomé and Príncipe
Education in São Tomé and Príncipe
editSee also
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References
edit- ^ a b "São Tomé and Príncipe". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 3, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.
- ^ The only glaciers in Africa are on Mt Kenya (in Kenya), on Kilimanjaro (in Tanzania), and in the Ruwenzori Mountains (which are located in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo). See Proceedings of the Riederalp Workshop, September 1978; (Actes de l'Atelier de Riederalp, septembre 1978): IAHS-AISH Publ. no. 126, 1980.
- ^ São Tomé and Príncipe FIBA, accessed 27 July 2021.
External links
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Wikimedia Atlas of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Government
- Presidência da República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe - President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe (official site, Portuguese)
- Assembleia Nacional de São Tomé e Príncipe - National Assembly of São Tomé and Príncipe (official site, Portuguese)
- Instituto Nacional de Estatística - National statistics institute (Portuguese)
- São Tomé and Príncipe Government & Political Resources Page
- News
- Overviews
- Economy
- Nations Encyclopedia:São Tomé and Príncipe:Banking and Securities
- Central Bank of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Tourism
- Site Oficial da Direcção do Turismo e Hotelaria de São Tomé e Príncipe
- www.saotome.st - Independent tourism site How to get there, where to stay, activities, photos
- São Tomé e Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe travel guide from Wikivoyage
Local travel agency Navetur-Equatour [1]
- Environment
- Gulf of Guinea Conservation Group Archived 2020-04-10 at the Wayback Machine
- Other
- Article on recent politics: [2] [3]
- Associação Caué, Amigos de São Tomé e Príncipe
- Chocolate de São Tomé e Príncipe
- Forum STP
