Outline of São Tomé and Príncipe

Overview of and topical guide to São Tomé and Príncipe

The Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe

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

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

São Tomé and Príncipe is: an island country consisting of two islands
Location:
- Eastern Hemisphere, on the Equator
- Atlantic Ocean
  - Gulf of Guinea
- 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

Wildlife of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Fauna of São Tomé and Príncipe
  - Birds of São Tomé and Príncipe
  - Mammals of São Tomé and Príncipe

Natural geographic features of São Tomé and Príncipe

List 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
- Volcanoes in 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

Ecoregions of São Tomé and Príncipe

List of ecoregions in São Tomé and Príncipe

Administrative divisions of São Tomé and Príncipe

Districts of São Tomé and Príncipe

Demography of São Tomé and Príncipe

Demographics of São Tomé and Príncipe

Government and politics of São Tomé and Príncipe

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

Government of São Tomé and Príncipe

Executive branch of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe

Legislative branch of the government of São Tomé and Príncipe

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

Court system of São Tomé and Príncipe

Foreign relations of São Tomé and Príncipe

International organization membership

The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is a member of:^[1]

African, Caribbean, and Pacific Group of States (ACP)
African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
African Union (AU)
Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CPLP)
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Group of 77 (G77)
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
International Criminal Court (ICCt) (signatory)
International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)
International Development Association (IDA)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCS)
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
International Organization for Migration (IOM) (observer)
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRM)

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Nonaligned Movement (NAM)
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF)
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
União Latina
United Nations (UN)
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
World Confederation of Labour (WCL)
World Food Program (WFP)
World Health Organization (WHO)
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
World Trade Organization (WTO) (observer)

Law and order in São Tomé and Príncipe

Law of São Tomé and Príncipe

Constitution of São Tomé and Príncipe
Human rights in São Tomé and Príncipe
- LGBT rights in São Tomé and Príncipe
São Toméan National Police Force

Military of São Tomé and Príncipe

Command
- Commander-in-chief:
Forces

Local government in São Tomé and Príncipe

History 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

Cuisine of São Tomé and Príncipe
Languages of São Tomé and Príncipe
National symbols of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Flag 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

Music of São Tomé and Príncipe

Sports 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

Economy of São Tomé and Príncipe

Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 188th (one hundred and eighty eighth)
Banking in São Tomé and Príncipe
- National Bank of 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
- Airports in São Tomé and Príncipe

Education in São Tomé and Príncipe

References

^ ^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

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

allAfrica - São Tomé and Príncipe

Overviews

BBC News - Country Profile: São Tomé and Príncipe
CIA World Factbook - São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe at Curlie

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