Sao Tome and Principe

Country São Tomé and Príncipe
Capital São Tomé
Continent Africa
Currency Dobra(STD)
Languages Portuguese, Forro, Angolar & Principense

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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. While independence was achieved in 1975, democratic reforms were not instituted until the late 1980s. The country held its first free elections in 1991, but frequent internal wrangling between the various political parties precipitated repeated changes in leadership and two failed coup attempts in 1995 and 2003. The recent discovery of oil in the Gulf of Guinea promises to attract increased attention to the small island nation.

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Sao Tome and Principe - Wikipedia
Sao Tome and Principe - CIA World Fact Book
Sao Tome and Principe - BBC
Sao Tome and Principe - Timeline - BBC

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African Development Bank Executive Director Reaffirms Support for So Tom and Prncipes Economic and Energy Transition During Official Visit - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Executive Director Reaffirms Support for So Tom and Prncipes Economic and Energy Transition During Official Visit  African Development Bank Group

Minister announces eight new marine protected areas for So Tom and Prncipe - Fauna & FloraMinister announces eight new marine protected areas for So Tom and Prncipe  Fauna & Flora

Sao Tome and Principe graduates from least developed country status - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Sao Tome and Principe graduates from least developed country status  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

India gifts six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe - ANI NewsIndia gifts six school buses to Sao Tome and Principe  ANI News

WHO | Regional Office for Africa - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaWHO | Regional Office for Africa  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Falling Short: Rethinking Migration in So Tom and Prncipe - World Bank BlogsFalling Short: Rethinking Migration in So Tom and Prncipe  World Bank Blogs

4 States are taking important steps, Sao Tome and Principe and Vanuatu join the Convention on Cybercrime, Malta ratifies the First Protocol and Fiji signs the Second Protocol - coe.int4 States are taking important steps, Sao Tome and Principe and Vanuatu join the Convention on Cybercrime, Malta ratifies the First Protocol and Fiji signs the Second Protocol  coe.int

Genetic surveillance reveals low but sustained malaria transmission with clonal replacement in Sao Tome and Principe - NatureGenetic surveillance reveals low but sustained malaria transmission with clonal replacement in Sao Tome and Principe  Nature

So Tom and Prncipe: helping fishers and their future - africanews.comSo Tom and Prncipe: helping fishers and their future  africanews.com

So Tom and Prncipe government dismissed by president - Euronews.comSo Tom and Prncipe government dismissed by president  Euronews.com

India presents 6 school buses to Sao Tome and Principe - Northeast HeraldIndia presents 6 school buses to Sao Tome and Principe  Northeast Herald

Sao Tome and Principe Joins the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement - WIPO - World Intellectual Property OrganizationSao Tome and Principe Joins the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement  WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

So Tom and Principe pilots MOSIP-based national digital ID system - Biometric UpdateSo Tom and Principe pilots MOSIP-based national digital ID system  Biometric Update

Sao Tome and Principe - General DebateSao Tome and Principe  General Debate

Sao Tome and Principe endorses first ever fisheries management plan - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSao Tome and Principe endorses first ever fisheries management plan  Food and Agriculture Organization

Sao Tome and Principes new PM resigns - Nagaland PostSao Tome and Principes new PM resigns  Nagaland Post

Investing in rural people in Sao Tome and Principe - IFADInvesting in rural people in Sao Tome and Principe  IFAD

So Tom and Prncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government - africanews.comSo Tom and Prncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government  africanews.com

Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe - Tribune IndiaShakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe  Tribune India

Womens Rights in Sao Tome and Principe - The Borgen ProjectWomens Rights in Sao Tome and Principe  The Borgen Project

Sao Tome and Principe among three new sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationSao Tome and Principe among three new sites recognized as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)  Food and Agriculture Organization

Pirates board tanker off So Tom and Prncipe - Splash247Pirates board tanker off So Tom and Prncipe  Splash247

Equatorial Guinea vs Sao Tome and Principe - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats - FotMobEquatorial Guinea vs Sao Tome and Principe - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats  FotMob

WFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, July - August 2024 - ReliefWebWFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, July - August 2024  ReliefWeb

So Tom and Prncipe Offers the Best of Tropical Paradise - Africa.comSo Tom and Prncipe Offers the Best of Tropical Paradise  Africa.com

President Vila Nova violated the constitution, says ousted So Tom PM Trovoada - The Africa Report.comPresident Vila Nova violated the constitution, says ousted So Tom PM Trovoada  The Africa Report.com

Sao Tome and Principe President Dismisses Government - News Central TVSao Tome and Principe President Dismisses Government  News Central TV

Afreximbank and Government of So Tom and Prncipe to host forum aimed at promoting investment and enhancing trade - African Export-Import BankAfreximbank and Government of So Tom and Prncipe to host forum aimed at promoting investment and enhancing trade  African Export-Import Bank

Ambassadors Special Self-Help Fund in Angola and Sao Tome and Principe - fundsforNGOsAmbassadors Special Self-Help Fund in Angola and Sao Tome and Principe  fundsforNGOs

India Donates 6 School Buses To Sao Tome & Principe To Support Education - Free Press JournalIndia Donates 6 School Buses To Sao Tome & Principe To Support Education  Free Press Journal

Journey to Prncipe, one of the most remote destinations in the world - Financial TimesJourney to Prncipe, one of the most remote destinations in the world  Financial Times

So Tome and Principe: Defenders strengthen their knowledge of human rights mechanisms - International Service for Human RightsSo Tome and Principe: Defenders strengthen their knowledge of human rights mechanisms  International Service for Human Rights

African Development Bank Group approves $7.9 million grant to bolster So Tom and Prncipes economic recovery - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Group approves $7.9 million grant to bolster So Tom and Prncipes economic recovery  African Development Bank Group

Western Sahara: Sao Tome and Principe Renews Support for Moroccos Territorial Integrity - Morocco World NewsWestern Sahara: Sao Tome and Principe Renews Support for Moroccos Territorial Integrity  Morocco World News

So Tom and Prncipe gets its third prime minister in a week - Macao NewsSo Tom and Prncipe gets its third prime minister in a week  Macao News

Sao Tome and Principe PM Patrice Emery Trovoada visits Taj Mahal in Agra - ANI NewsSao Tome and Principe PM Patrice Emery Trovoada visits Taj Mahal in Agra  ANI News

Remote African island nation is becoming a prime destination for Pelorus - Travel WeeklyRemote African island nation is becoming a prime destination for Pelorus  Travel Weekly

CFPs: Strengthening the Civil Society Organisations in Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe - fundsforNGOsCFPs: Strengthening the Civil Society Organisations in Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe  fundsforNGOs

Striking a balance between hunting and conservation in So Tom and Prncipe - BirdLife InternationalStriking a balance between hunting and conservation in So Tom and Prncipe  BirdLife International

Sao Tome and Pincipe president fires the prime minister and his government - France 24Sao Tome and Pincipe president fires the prime minister and his government  France 24

The big picture: Nicola Lo Calzos villain of So Tom - observer.co.ukThe big picture: Nicola Lo Calzos villain of So Tom  observer.co.uk

This Is One of the Least-visited Countries in the Worldand It's Called the 'Galpagos of Africa - Travel + LeisureThis Is One of the Least-visited Countries in the Worldand It's Called the 'Galpagos of Africa  Travel + Leisure

So Tom and Prncipes president names a new head of government - Macao NewsSo Tom and Prncipes president names a new head of government  Macao News

Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan Meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe - ????? ????????Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan Meets Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe  ????? ????????

So Tom and Prncipe is surging the tourism industry with new easy 15 days visa-free travel policy for 55 countries from Schengen Nations, Japan and USA - Travel And Tour WorldSo Tom and Prncipe is surging the tourism industry with new easy 15 days visa-free travel policy for 55 countries from Schengen Nations, Japan and USA  Travel And Tour World

TRI in Sao Tome and Principe: Setting up a carbon credit system with local farmers - Food and Agriculture OrganizationTRI in Sao Tome and Principe: Setting up a carbon credit system with local farmers  Food and Agriculture Organization

The Restoration Initiative - Sao Tome and Principe story - IUCNThe Restoration Initiative - Sao Tome and Principe story  IUCN

Highlights and goals: Equatorial Guinea 2-0 Sao Tome and Principe in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comHighlights and goals: Equatorial Guinea 2-0 Sao Tome and Principe in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Failed coup attempt in Sao Tome and Principe - Prime Minister - africanews.comFailed coup attempt in Sao Tome and Principe - Prime Minister  africanews.com

Ministerial visit to TRI project in Sao Tome and Principe - Food and Agriculture OrganizationMinisterial visit to TRI project in Sao Tome and Principe  Food and Agriculture Organization

ATC 2025: Tanzania, So Tom and Prncipe lead charge in energy innovation, investment - EnviroNews NigeriaATC 2025: Tanzania, So Tom and Prncipe lead charge in energy innovation, investment  EnviroNews Nigeria

So Tom and Prncipe - cafonline.comSo Tom and Prncipe  cafonline.com

Xi Jinping meets Sao Tome and Principe's PM in Beijing - news.cgtn.comXi Jinping meets Sao Tome and Principe's PM in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

So Tom and Prncipe : Ousted Prime Minister Takes Legal Action [Interview] - africanews.comSo Tom and Prncipe : Ousted Prime Minister Takes Legal Action [Interview]  africanews.com

Sao Tome & Principe: TotalEnergies acquires an offshore exploration license - TotalEnergies.comSao Tome & Principe: TotalEnergies acquires an offshore exploration license  TotalEnergies.com

A first-time guide to So Tom and Prncipe - Lonely PlanetA first-time guide to So Tom and Prncipe  Lonely Planet

China, Sao Tome and Principe sign communique to resume diplomatic relations - africanews.comChina, Sao Tome and Principe sign communique to resume diplomatic relations  africanews.com

Sao Tome and Principe President dismisses government, blaming inability - Club of MozambiqueSao Tome and Principe President dismisses government, blaming inability  Club of Mozambique

Liberia vs Sao Tome and Principe - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats - FotMobLiberia vs Sao Tome and Principe - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats  FotMob

Opposition candidate Carlos Vila Nova wins Sao Tome presidency: partial results - africanews.comOpposition candidate Carlos Vila Nova wins Sao Tome presidency: partial results  africanews.com

So Tom and Prncipes Catholic Journalists, Media Practitioners Urged to be communicators of hope - aciafrica.orgSo Tom and Prncipes Catholic Journalists, Media Practitioners Urged to be communicators of hope  aciafrica.org

Chinese premier holds talks with Sao Tome and Principe's PM - English.gov.cnChinese premier holds talks with Sao Tome and Principe's PM  English.gov.cn

Chinese experts key to agricultural development in So Tom and Prncipe - Macao NewsChinese experts key to agricultural development in So Tom and Prncipe  Macao News

Tourists in So Tom gather to watch release of 400 baby turtles into the sea - Euronews.comTourists in So Tom gather to watch release of 400 baby turtles into the sea  Euronews.com

Ghana, So Tom and Prncipe to hold high-level bilateral talks - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineGhana, So Tom and Prncipe to hold high-level bilateral talks  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Gedson Fernandes Weighs Sao Tome and Principe Call-Up Amid Talks with National Team Director - Africa Top SportsGedson Fernandes Weighs Sao Tome and Principe Call-Up Amid Talks with National Team Director  Africa Top Sports

Xinhua president meets Sao Tome and Principe's ambassador to China - Xinhua NewsXinhua president meets Sao Tome and Principe's ambassador to China  Xinhua News

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sao Tome and Principe Receives Copy of Credentials of Qatar's Ambassador - ????? ???????? ???????Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sao Tome and Principe Receives Copy of Credentials of Qatar's Ambassador  ????? ???????? ???????

Goals and Highlights for Liberia 2-1 Sao Tome and Principe in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match - VAVEL.comGoals and Highlights for Liberia 2-1 Sao Tome and Principe in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match  VAVEL.com

Xi meets Sao Tome and Principe's PM - English.gov.cnXi meets Sao Tome and Principe's PM  English.gov.cn

Sao Tome and Principe president appoints central bank governor as new PM - Peoples Gazette NigeriaSao Tome and Principe president appoints central bank governor as new PM  Peoples Gazette Nigeria

UK strengthens ties with Angola and So Tom and Prncipe - GOV.UKUK strengthens ties with Angola and So Tom and Prncipe  GOV.UK

Sao Tome and Principe country profile - BBCSao Tome and Principe country profile  BBC

WFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, April May 2024 - ReliefWebWFP So Tom and Principe Country Brief, April May 2024  ReliefWeb

Dengue - So Tom and Prncipe - World Health Organization (WHO)Dengue - So Tom and Prncipe  World Health Organization (WHO)

FIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Nsue on target as Equatorial Guinea sink Sao Tome and Principe - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup 2026 WCQ: Nsue on target as Equatorial Guinea sink Sao Tome and Principe  Africa Top Sports

Sao Tome and Principe latest achievements on forest and landscape restoration - IUCNSao Tome and Principe latest achievements on forest and landscape restoration  IUCN

Sao Tome and Principe strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of three Conventions - International Labour OrganizationSao Tome and Principe strengthens its commitment to the ILO with the ratification of three Conventions  International Labour Organization

Sao Tome crisis-hit ruling coalition faces defeat in legislative polls - africanews.comSao Tome crisis-hit ruling coalition faces defeat in legislative polls  africanews.com

News - Navy Seabees Improve Educational Infrastructure in Sao Tome - DVIDSNews - Navy Seabees Improve Educational Infrastructure in Sao Tome  DVIDS

Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Patrice Trovoada - ?????????????????Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe Patrice Trovoada  ?????????????????

Angola, So Tom and Principe Bishops Triduum Prayer for peace in Mozambique concludes with call to end violence - Club of MozambiqueAngola, So Tom and Principe Bishops Triduum Prayer for peace in Mozambique concludes with call to end violence  Club of Mozambique

Teaching and quality of teaching: Conceptions of higher education professors in Sao Tome and Principe - FrontiersTeaching and quality of teaching: Conceptions of higher education professors in Sao Tome and Principe  Frontiers

Sao Tome and Principe - General DebateSao Tome and Principe  General Debate

So Tom and Prncipe implements 15% VAT June 2023 - VATCalcSo Tom and Prncipe implements 15% VAT June 2023  VATCalc

TAP celebrates 75 years of flights to So Tom and Prncipe - Travel Daily MediaTAP celebrates 75 years of flights to So Tom and Prncipe  Travel Daily Media

TotalEnergies to acquire 60% stake in Sao Tome and Principe block - Offshore TechnologyTotalEnergies to acquire 60% stake in Sao Tome and Principe block  Offshore Technology

So Tom and Principe Coastal Communities Fight Impacts of Climate Change - World BankSo Tom and Principe Coastal Communities Fight Impacts of Climate Change  World Bank

Sao Tome and Principe Prime Minister Backs Africas Agro-Trade Initiative - THISDAYLIVESao Tome and Principe Prime Minister Backs Africas Agro-Trade Initiative  THISDAYLIVE

So Tom and Principe celebrated the World Malaria Day - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaSo Tom and Principe celebrated the World Malaria Day  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

The Restoration Initiative: A Sao Tome and Principe story - IUCNThe Restoration Initiative: A Sao Tome and Principe story  IUCN

The beautiful remote island that makes for the perfect winter getaway - Daily ExpressThe beautiful remote island that makes for the perfect winter getaway  Daily Express

Liberia vs Sao Tome e Principe Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF) - The Stats ZoneLiberia vs Sao Tome e Principe Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CAF)  The Stats Zone

So Tom and Prncipe, Capacity Strengthening Activities to Government and Local Communities: Evaluation - UN World Food ProgrammeSo Tom and Prncipe, Capacity Strengthening Activities to Government and Local Communities: Evaluation  UN World Food Programme

4G on the way in Sao Tome and Principe - Developing Telecoms4G on the way in Sao Tome and Principe  Developing Telecoms

Change in the maximum duration of protection for Sao Tome and Principe, applicable as of February 9, 2017 - WIPO - World Intellectual Property OrganizationChange in the maximum duration of protection for Sao Tome and Principe, applicable as of February 9, 2017  WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

World Cup Qualifier: Sao Tome 'not going to be intimidated' by Tunisia in Friday's match - africanews.comWorld Cup Qualifier: Sao Tome 'not going to be intimidated' by Tunisia in Friday's match  africanews.com

Rising waters, rising hopes: Shaping resilience in So Tom and Prncipe through flood risk analysis - World Bank BlogsRising waters, rising hopes: Shaping resilience in So Tom and Prncipe through flood risk analysis  World Bank Blogs

Head Above Water: So Tom and Prncipe's Path to Flood Resilience - World BankHead Above Water: So Tom and Prncipe's Path to Flood Resilience  World Bank

Winners crowned at Sao Tome and Principe Championship International Chess Federation - FIDEWinners crowned at Sao Tome and Principe Championship International Chess Federation  FIDE