Sao Tome and Principe or officially the democratic republic of Sao Tome and Principe is an island nation in the Gulf of Guinea. It is a Portuguese speaking nation. There are two archipelagos around the two main islands. These two are Sao Tome and Principe. The evolution of both the islands can be traced back to a volcanic mountain range that is now extinct. The island was named to honor Saint Thomas by explorers from Portuguese.
Dobra (STD)
1001 square kilometers (372 square miles)
183,176 (estimated)
Official language- Portuguese
Regional languages- Angolar, Forro, Principense
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The climate is hot and humid (Tropical) at sea level. The average temperatures per year go to 27 degrees Celsius (80.6 degrees Fahrenheit) with little variation on different days. There are very few chances of temperature going above 32 degrees Celsius (89.6 degrees Fahrenheit). The average yearly temperature at the higher altitudes in interior region is 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit). Generally, nights are cool. From October to May, rainy season follows.
Sao Tome and Principe islands are situated in the equatorial Atlantic and Gulf of Guinea. They are about 300 kilometers off the northwest coast of Gabon. Sao Tome also constitutes Africa’s second smallest country. Both the islands are part of Cameroon volcanic mountain line. This mountain range also includes the islands of Bioko to the northeast, Annobon to the southwest and Mount Cameroon on the coast of Gulf of Guinea. In southern Sao Tome, Pico Cao Grande (Great Dog peak) is a famous volcanic plug peak.
Territory and Capital : The terrain is mountainous and volcanic. Of the two islands, Sao Tome is wide and more mountainous.
Sao Tome is the capital.
Suitable Visiting Season : Since the climate is fair with average yearly temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, so this place can be visited all-round the year anytime.
Transportation is available by roadways. Airways and waterways are also available.
