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Sao Tome and Principe Facts and Figures
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Meaning of Country's name |
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Capital |
Sao Tome |
Largest Cities |
Sao Tome, Santo Amaro, Neves, Santana, Trindade, Santa Cruz |
Population |
163,000 (2009 est) |
Country Code |
239 |
Internet Country Code |
.st |
Area |
372 sq mi (1,001 km sq) |
Area-Comparative |
More than five times the size of Washington DC |
Bordering Countries |
Atlantic Ocean |
Date of Founding (Current State) |
July 1, 1962 |
Type of Government |
Democratic Semi-Presidential Republic |
Languages Spoken |
Portuguese, Forro, Angolar, Principense |
Religions Practiced |
Roman Catholics (80%), Protestant (15%), Muslims (3%), Atheist (2%) |
GDP per Capita |
$1,814 (2009 est) (USD) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate |
5.8% (2008 est) |
Top Exports |
Cocoa, Copra, Coffee, Palm Oil |
National Holidays |
New Year's Day – January 1, Martyrs Day – February 3, Labor Day – May 1, Independence Day – July 12, All Saints' Day – November 1, Christmas/Family Day – December 25 |
Money Currency |
Dobra (STD) |
National Sports Teams |
Sao Tome and Principe National Football Team |
Random Fact |
The lowest net primary enrollment ratio is found Liberia (30.9%), the highest is in Sao Tome and Principe (97.1%) |
NEWS FROM Sao Tome and Principe
Thursday, 05-17-12, 16:00
[IMF]
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Ricardo Velloso, visited São Tomé and Príncipe during May 4-17, 2012, to discuss a medium-term economic program that could be supported by the IMF under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). [1]
Monday, 04-09-12, 12:36
[ANGOP]
At least 51 percent of Sao Tome and Principe airlines (STP Air) might soon be owned by the Angolan State-run oil company Sonangol), though its Sonair, as part of existing cooperation between the two countries, Angop learned recently.
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