Sao Tome and Principe is a tiny two-island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, one of Africa's smallest and least-known countries.
Overview
- Size: 964 km²
- Location: Central Africa, two volcanic islands in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of Gabon.
- Coordinates: 0.186400°, 6.613100°
Governance
- Administrative type: Unitary Semi-Presidential Republic
- Languages: Portuguese (official), Forro Creole widely spoken
Culture
A Creole culture shaped by Portuguese colonization and African plantation labourers, with ussua and socope musical traditions.
Economy
Cocoa has historically been the main export; tourism and emerging offshore oil prospects are growing in importance.
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