Sao Tome and Principe
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Capital
Sao Tome
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Local time
8:14
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Population
175 808
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+239
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Currency
Db STD (dobra)
Sao Tome and Principe
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Capital
Sao Tome
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Local time
8:14
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Population
175 808
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+239
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Currency
Db STD (dobra)
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Petrol price
€ 1.06 pl
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Precipitation
3 200mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
1 001 km2
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Forest Area
56%
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Agricultural area
50%
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Annual air passengers
50 716
Population
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Ethnicity
mestico
angolares
forros
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Religion
Catholic - 70 %
Evangelical - 3 %
New Apostolic - 2 %
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Literacy rates
90.1%
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Languages
Portuguese
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Alcohol consumption
6.8 l/person
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Diabetes
2.3%
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Malaria
18%
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Tuberculosis
97 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
light construction, textiles, soap, beer, fish processing, timber
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Agriculture
cocoa, coconuts, palm kernels, copra, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, bananas, papayas
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Natural Resources
fish, hydropower
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Natural Resources
fish, hydropower
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Renewable Energy
41%
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CO2 Emissions
114kt
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Ease of Business
169 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
27
What not to do when visiting Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe Don’t expect on public transportation. Taxi services are widely used - don’t forget to negotiate the fares before departure.
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Sao Tome and Principe Don’t necessarily wear expensive clothes and shiny jewellery in public. Keep a low profile to avoid unwanted attention.
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Sao Tome and Principe Don’t expect everyone understands English - it’s not widely spoken. Portuguese is the local language.
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Did you know?
Sao Tome is the closest country to the centre of the world map.
Sao Tome and Principe Don’t photograph the Presidential Palace, military, or other government buildings.
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Sao Tome and Principe Don’t be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
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Sao Tome and Principe Don't forget to ask about a person’s health or family when greeting - it’s essential.
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Sao Tome and Principe Don’t try to bargain - it’s not very common.
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Sao Tome and Principe Don’t be surprised by occasional power and telecommunication outages.
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Tell us your experience
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Sao Tome and Principe Don’t forget the rainy season runs from September to May.
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