Where São Tomé and Príncipe is located?

AfricaSão Tomé and Príncipe / ContinentAfrica is the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth’s total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.3 billion people as of 2018, it accounts for about 16% of the world’s human population. Wikipedia

What is a interesting fact about São Tomé and Príncipe?

Sao Tome and Principe is the second-smallest African country. 2. The country was founded by Portuguese in 1470. The island of Sao Tome was named after Saint Thomas by the Portuguese explorers as they arrived here on Saint Thomas’ day.

What is the area of São Tomé and Príncipe?

386 mi²São Tomé and Príncipe / Area

How many states are in São Tomé?

seven administrative
São Tomé and Príncipe is divided into seven administrative districts since 1980.

When was São Tomé discovered?

about 1470
São Tomé and Príncipe were uninhabited when they were discovered, about 1470, by Portuguese navigators.

What is the capital city of São Tomé?

São Tomé
São Tomé, city and capital of Sao Tome and Principe. It is on the northeastern coast of the island of São Tomé, situated on the Equator in the Gulf of Guinea. It is the country’s largest city and one of its major ports.

What is the religion of Sao Tome and Principe?

The Roman Catholic bishop’s office estimates more than 85 percent of the population is Roman Catholic, approximately 12 percent Protestant, and less than 2 percent Muslim. Protestant groups include Seventh-day Adventists, Methodists, Evangelic Assembly of Christ, Universal Church of Christ, and Thokoist Church.

Where is Sao located?

AfricaSão Tomé and Príncipe / Continent

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Why is it called Sao Tome and Principe?

Thus São Tomé stands for Saint Thomas. Príncipe was initially named Santo Antão (“Saint Anthony”), changing its name in 1502 to Ilha do Príncipe (“Prince’s Island”), in reference to the Prince of Portugal to whom duties on the island’s sugar crop were paid. Thus Principe stands for Prince.