Sao Tome and Principe: Facts & Stats
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| Also Known As | República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe • Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe • São Tomé e Príncipe |
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| Head Of Government | Prime Minister: Patrice Trovoada |
| Capital | São Tomé |
| Population | (2024 est.) 228,300 |
| Head Of State | President: Carlos Vila Nova |
| Form Of Government | multiparty republic with one legislative house (National Assembly [55]) |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Official Religion | none |
| Official Name | República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe (Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 1,001 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 386 |
| Monetary Unit | dobra (Db)1 |
| Population Rank | (2023) 189 |
| Population Projection 2030 | 263,000 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2024) 591.5 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2024) 228.1 |
| Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2022) 68.3% • Rural: (2022) 31.7% |
| Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2022) 65.4 years • Female: (2022) 68.7 years |
| Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2021) 97% • Female: (2021) 91% |
| Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 574 |
| Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 2,480 |
| 1The dobra was pegged to the euro (€) from January 2010 at a rate of 24,500 dobras = €1. | |
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National anthem of Sao Tome and Principe
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