São Tomé and Príncipe
Two-island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, with rainforests, volcanoes, cocoa, and the capital São Tomé
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Bom dia! I'm Amy! São Tomé and Príncipe is two green islands in the Gulf of Guinea. The capital is São Tomé, and cocoa is part of life here.
Quick Facts About São Tomé and Príncipe
Discover São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe is a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of West Africa. It is made of two main islands, with rainforests, volcanic land, and beaches. The capital is São Tomé. People say "Bom dia," Portuguese is the language, and the currency is the dobra.
Cocoa and coffee have long been important crops, and cacao is part of the country's story.
Map of São Tomé and Príncipe
Flag of São Tomé and Príncipe
The flag represents the unique identity and heritage of São Tomé and Príncipe.
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✨Did You Know?
The country is two main islands in the Gulf of Guinea
Cocoa is an important crop
People say "Bom dia"
What Makes São Tomé and Príncipe Special?
Two Islands
São Tomé and Príncipe rise from the Gulf of Guinea.
Rainforest
Lush forest covers much of the volcanic islands.
Cocoa
Cacao and coffee are famous crops.
Bom dia
Good morning in Portuguese.
São Tomé
The capital, on the larger island.
Beaches
The forest meets the Atlantic shore.
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