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Sao Tome & Principe



Basic Information:

Official Name: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Population: 188,098
Area: 1,001 km2
Capital City: Sao Tome
Major Religion: Roman Catholic
Currency: Dobra (STD)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT
Current time: 07:44am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 239
Region: Africa
Language: Portuguese
Useful Travel Phrases in: Portuguese

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.saotome.st
Electricity: 220V
Electrical Socket:

Type C

Type E


Travel Cost: $$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Boca de Inferno (Hell's Mouth)
  • Fortress of Sao Sebastiao
  • Lagoa Azul

Health Advisory:
  • Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)