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São Tomé and Príncipe geography facts

São Tomé and Príncipe is a country or territory in Middle Africa. Its capital is São Tomé, and its currency is São Tomé and Príncipe dobra.

Official name
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Capital
São Tomé
Region
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Currency
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra
Languages
Portuguese
Land neighbours
No land borders listed
Area
964 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+239
Internet domain
.st

Quick answers about São Tomé and Príncipe

What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?

The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé.

What currency is used in São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe uses São Tomé and Príncipe dobra.

Where is São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe is in Middle Africa, within Africa.

What languages are spoken in São Tomé and Príncipe?

The reference languages listed for São Tomé and Príncipe are Portuguese.

Which countries border São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe has no land borders listed in our reference data.

Is São Tomé and Príncipe landlocked?

No. São Tomé and Príncipe is not landlocked.

States and provinces in São Tomé and Príncipe

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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