The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe has three horizontal bands of green, yellow (double-width), and green, with two black five-pointed stars in the center of the yellow band and a red isosceles triangle based on the hoist side.

São Tomé and Príncipe

Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

People: Sao Tomean

🏛️CapitalSão Tomé
🗣️LanguagePortuguese
📞Dialling Code+239
🌍RegionMiddle Africa
👥Population209,607

São Tomé and Príncipe is located in Middle Africa and has a population of around 209,607. Its capital city is São Tomé, and the most widely spoken official language is Portuguese. As an island nation, São Tomé and Príncipe has no land borders.

São Tomé and Príncipe — key facts at a glance

Official NameDemocratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Capital CitySão Tomé
ContinentAfrica
RegionMiddle Africa
Population209,607
Area964 km²
CurrencySão Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN) Db
Official LanguagePortuguese
Dialling Code+239
Internet TLD.st
TimezoneUTC
Drives on theRight side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeST / STP
BordersIsland nation / no land borders

Travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe?

Driving side: Right
Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
Calling from abroad: +239 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about São Tomé and Príncipe

What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?

The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé.

What currency does São Tomé and Príncipe use?

São Tomé and Príncipe uses the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN, symbol: Db).

What language do they speak in São Tomé and Príncipe?

The official language of São Tomé and Príncipe is Portuguese.

What is the dialling code for São Tomé and Príncipe?

The international dialling code for São Tomé and Príncipe is +239.

What side of the road does São Tomé and Príncipe drive on?

São Tomé and Príncipe drives on the right-hand side of the road.

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