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Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe

São Tomé

national capital, Sao Tome and Principe
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cathedral in São Tomé city, Sao Tome and Principe
cathedral in São Tomé city, Sao Tome and PrincipeColonial-era Roman Catholic cathedral in São Tomé city, Sao Tome and Principe.

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. São Tomé is home to the National Museum, the National Archives, and a large medical centre. An international airport is located nearby. Pop. (2001) 49,957.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Lorraine Murray.