Sao Tome and Principe
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Brief History
- Geography
- Regions
- Cities
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting there
- Getting Around
- Red Tape
- Money
- Work
- Study
- Language
- Eat
- Sleep
- Drink
- Health
- Safety
- Keep Connected
Quick Facts
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- Capital
- São Tomé
- Population
- 187,000
- Government
- Republic
- Religions
- Christianity (Catholic)
- Languages
- Portugese
- Calling Code
- +23912
- Nationality
- Local name
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Introduction
Located a few hundred kilometres west of Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe have been blessed with a relatively peaceful independence, thus avoiding the stigma of tension and a bloodstained past worn by most countries of mainland Africa. It adds infinitely to the relaxed, calm appeal of the islands - who wants to be thinking of war and bloody coups while trying to take it easy by the warm Atlantic waters?
The volcanic origin of the islands grants them a magnificent look and makes them perfect for hiking. The Portugese also left a handful of treats for tourists when they hurriedly departed the islands' shores in the 70s: attractive (though somewhat rundown) colonial architecture graces the streets of São Tomé, adding that little bit of Portugese style to the islands' Afro-Latin vibe.
Brief History
Geography
Regions
São Tomé and Príncipe is divided into 2 provinces, which corresponds to the two major islands.
- São Tomé, or Ilha de São Tomé, is the larger island.
- Príncipe, or Ilha do Príncipe
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Getting there
By Plane
To São Tomé there are flights with TAP Air Portugal to and from Lisbon and with TAAG Angola Airlines to and from Luanda in Angola and to Cape Verde. Air Luxor flies to Lisbon once a week. Aero Contractors serves Lagos in Nigeria.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Red Tape
Money
Work
Study
Language
Eat
Sleep
Drink
Health
Safety
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