The Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe is an African island state located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cameroon and Guinea-Bissau.
The form of government is a presidential republic, where the president is the head of state and government.
The capital is the city of Sao Tome, located on the island of the same name.
The climate is tropical, with high humidity and high temperatures all year round. The average temperature is around 27°C. There are often short-term showers on the islands.
The population is 231,458 people (2022).
The official language is Portuguese, but the use of Creole is also common.
The islands are known for their tropical beaches and exotic nature, and as one of Portugal's former colonial possessions in Africa.
The standard of living in Sao Tome and Principe is one of the lowest in the world. The country's economy is based on agriculture and cocoa exports, but it also has problems with debt and poverty. According to the World Bank, in 2020, about 60% of the country's population lived below the poverty line.
