Quick Data on Sao Tome and Principe
| Short Name | Sao Tome and Principe |
| Capital | Sao Tome |
| Long Name | Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe |
| Country Code | TP |
| Continent | Africa |
| Total Area | 964 sq km |
| Population | 211,122 |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Nationality | Sao Tomean(s) |
Geography of Sao Tome and Principe
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 1 00 N, 7 00 E, Sao Tome and Principe neighbors n/a. The terrain in Sao Tome and Principe is described as volcanic, mountainous, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Sao Tome and Principe: tropical; hot, humid; one rainy season (October to May).
| Surface Total | 964 sq km |
| Land Surface | 964 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 209 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | Pico de Sao Tome 2,024 m |
Resources of Sao Tome and Principe
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being fish, hydropower. The agricultural land occupies 50.70% of Sao Tome and Principe, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 28.10%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 50.70% | 489 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 100 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 28.10% | 271 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 21.20% | 204 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Sao Tome and Principe
The population of the country is estimated at 211,122 people, with the biggest urban area having 80,000 SAO TOME (capital) (2018). Known as Sao Tomean(s), the people from Sao Tome and Principe come from diversified ethnic groups such as mestico, angolares (descendants of Angolan slaves), forros (descendants of freed slaves), servicais (contract laborers from Angola, Mozambique, and Cabo Verde), tongas (children of servicais born on the islands), Europeans (primarily Portuguese), Asians (mostly Chinese). The official language is Portuguese. Religions: Catholic 55.7%, Adventist 4.1%, Assembly of God 3.4%, New Apostolic 2.9%, Mana 2.3%, Universal Kingdom of God 2%, Jehovah’s Witness 1.2%, other 6.2%, none 21.2%, unspecified 1% (2012 est.).
| Population | 211,122 |
| Nationality | Sao Tomean(s) |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Other Languages | Portuguese 98.4% (official), Forro 36.2%, Cabo Verdian 8.5%, French 6.8%, Angolar 6.6%, English 4.9%, Lunguie 1%, other (including sign language) 2.4% (2012 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 29.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 6.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 74.40% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.05 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 2.9 beds/1,000 population (2011) |
Governing Type of Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe is a semi-presidential republic. The legal system makes use of mixed legal system of civil law based on the Portuguese model and customary law.
| Governing Type | semi-presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Sao Tome and Principe |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 5 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Sao Tome and Principe
From a population total of 211,122, the labor force is 72,600 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: cocoa, coconuts, palm kernels, copra, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, bananas, papayas, beans; poultry; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: light construction, textiles, soap, beer, fish processing, timber. Its exports cover cocoa 68%, copra, coffee, palm oil (2010 est.). The main import products are: machinery and electrical equipment, food products, petroleum products.
| Exports | $15.6 million (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $127.7 million (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Guyana 43.7%, Germany 23.6%, Portugal 6%, Netherlands 5.5%, Poland 4.4% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Portugal 54.7%, Angola 16.5%, China 5.6% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $3,200 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 66 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 68% (2017) |
| Internet Users | 50,000 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 25.80% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Sao Tome and Principe, statistics sectio
