sao tome & principe map and information page

Description

Discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century, the islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century - all grown with plantation slave labor, a form of which lingered into the 20th century.

Although independence was achieved in 1975, democratic reforms were not instituted until the late 1980s. Though the first free elections were held in 1991, the political environment has been one of continued instability with frequent changes in leadership and coup attempts in 1995 and 2003.

The recent discovery of oil in the Gulf of Guinea is likely to have a significant impact on the country's economy.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Sao Tome and Principe

Capital City Sao Tome

Languages Portuguese (official)

Official Currency Dobra

Religions Catholic, Protestant, others

Population 193,413

Land Area 960 sq km (371 sq miles)

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Maps

Large (color) map here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent by WorldAtlas here

African Outline Map here

Sao Tome & Principe Outline Map here

Sao Tome & Principe Map, CIA version here

Sao Tome & Principe Maps, Univ. of Texas here

Recommended Links

Sao Tome & Principe (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here

Climate Sao Tome and Principe has a tropical climate characterized by hot and humid conditions that are influenced and modified by the cold Benguela current as well as by altitude. The dry season is from June to September and the wet season from October to May.