São Tomé and Príncipe
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe is a country in Middle Africa, Africa. Its capital is São Tomé, home to roughly 211,028 people across 964 km² of land.
Key facts
- Capital
- São Tomé
- Continent
- Africa
- Subregion
- Middle Africa
- Population
- 211,028
- Land area
- 964 km²
- ISO codes
- ST / STP
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Coastline
- Has a coastline
- Currency
- São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
- Calling code
- +239
- Internet domain
- .st
How São Tomé and Príncipe compares
São Tomé and Príncipe ranks 174th of 194 countries on this site by population and 170th by land area — under 0.01% of their combined population. In Africa it ranks 53rd of 54 by population and 53rd by area. It has a coastline. It shares no land border with another country.
Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe: colours
A pixel-accurate scan of the São Tomé and Príncipe flag breaks down as 51% green, 26.8% yellow, 18.8% red and 3.4% black.
Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.
Did you know?
- São Tomé and Príncipe is a twin-island nation of volcanic peaks rising from the Gulf of Guinea.
- The islands were uninhabited until Portuguese settlers arrived and built sugar plantations in the 15th century.
- Colonial roças were self-contained plantation estates with their own railways, hospitals, and schools.
- São Tomé's rainforests shelter endemic birds such as the São Tomé grosbeak found nowhere else.
- The country produces prized organic cocoa used in gourmet chocolate around the world.
São Tomé and Príncipe: frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?
- The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé.
- What continent is São Tomé and Príncipe in?
- São Tomé and Príncipe is in Africa, specifically the Middle Africa subregion.
- What is the population of São Tomé and Príncipe?
- São Tomé and Príncipe has a population of roughly 211,028 people, across a land area of 964 km².
- What language is spoken in São Tomé and Príncipe?
- The main language of São Tomé and Príncipe is Portuguese.
- Does São Tomé and Príncipe share a land border with any country?
- São Tomé and Príncipe has no land borders — it is an island nation or is otherwise surrounded by water.
Practice with geography games
Studying São Tomé and Príncipe is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.
- Flag Pie Chart Game
The flag pie chart game: guess the country from a pie chart of its flag's exact colour percentages — no symbols, just hues. Unlimited free rounds, six tries each, with continent, capital, and blurred-flag hints.
- Flag Reveal — Blurred Flag Game
A national flag starts heavily blurred and sharpens second by second. Name the country before time runs out — four difficulty levels, unlimited free rounds, scored by speed.
- Guess the Capital — Capital Cities Quiz
See a country name and its flag — name the capital city in six tries. Hints reveal the first letter, subregion, language, and more. All 194 countries, free and unlimited.
- Country from Capital — Reverse Capital Quiz
Work backwards: a capital city is shown and you name the country it belongs to. Six tries with continent, population, blurred-flag, and subregion hints. All 194 countries, free.