São Tomé and Príncipe: flag, capital and facts
São Tomé and Príncipe is a country in Middle & Southern Africa (Africa). Its capital is São Tomé. Population — 235,536. Area — 964 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of São Tomé and Príncipe
Green and yellow with two stars — the two islands.
The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe — São Tomé
São Tomé is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe. São Tomé is named after Saint Thomas.
Facts about São Tomé and Príncipe
- Official name
- Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Middle & Southern Africa
- Population
- 235,536
- Area
- 964 km²
- Currency
- STN (Db)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 1°, 7°
How to remember the name
The nameSão Tomé and Príncipe — the 'chocolate islands' of cocoa.
Did you know?
São Tomé and Príncipe are called the 'chocolate islands' for their cocoa.
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