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São Tomé and Príncipe

Middle Africa, Africa

Forest %
#40of 194 countries

52.8%

World Bank 2021

About the size of Kiribati

964 km² against 811 km². Total area, REST Countries.

43% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

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São Tomé and Príncipe, in short

What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?

The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé. São Tomé is the seat of national government for São Tomé and Príncipe, a country in Middle Africa.

What is the population of São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe has a population of about 230,871 people, the 188th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe covers 964 square kilometers (372 square miles), making São Tomé and Príncipe the 187th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe shares no land border with any other country. No neighboring state can be reached from São Tomé and Príncipe overland.

What is the life expectancy in São Tomé and Príncipe?

Life expectancy at birth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 69.7 years, the 153rd highest of any country in the world.

What continent is São Tomé and Príncipe in?

São Tomé and Príncipe is in Africa, in the Middle Africa region. São Tomé and Príncipe is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.