Sao Tome and Principe
Central Africa, Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe
People from Sao Tome and Principe are called:
Male/General:
São Toméan
Pronunciation:
/saʊ təˈmeɪən/
Etymology & Origin
Named by Portuguese explorers after Saint Thomas (São Tomé) and Saint Anthony of Padua (Príncipe).
About Sao Tome and Principe
- Capital city: São Tomé.
- Island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, Africa's second-smallest country.
- Known for cocoa production, pristine beaches, and biodiversity.
- Portuguese is the official language with stable democratic government.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 231,856 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Region:
- Central Africa