São Tomé and Príncipe Flag
Sao Tomé and Prncipe's national flag is a representation of the country's identity and history. It has a red triangle at the hoist and three horizontal green, yellow, and green bands. In the center of the flag are two five-pointed black stars of Africa. These stars represent the two islands of Soto Tomé and Prncipe and their location in Africa.
The green hue represents hope, the yellow color represents the abundant natural resources of the islands, and the red color represents the struggle for freedom. The flag was officially approved in 1975, the same year the country earned independence from Portugal, and it replaced the Portuguese flag that had been used during the colonial period.
The current flag was inspired by and nearly identical to the flag of the Movement for the Liberation of So Tomé and Prncipe, which was instrumental in the country's independence movement.
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Country information
São Tomé and Príncipe is a small country located in Central Africa, about 250 miles off the coast of Gabon. It is a group of islands with a rich cultural heritage and a mix of different ethnicities and religions. São Tomé and Príncipe is known for its stunning natural beauty, with a varied landscape ranging from mountains and forests to beaches and coastlines.
The history of São Tomé and Príncipe dates back to ancient times, with the first human settlements dating back to at least 1000 BC. The islands have a long and complex history, with a mix of Portuguese, African, and other influences. São Tomé and Príncipe gained independence from Portugal in 1975, and has since gone through a number of political and economic challenges.
Today, São Tomé and Príncipe is a lower-middle-income country with a small and diversified economy. The islands are known for their tourism industry, as well as for their production of agricultural products such as cocoa, coffee, and nuts. São Tomé and Príncipe has a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather year-round. The official language of São Tomé and Príncipe is Portuguese, and the islands have a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities and religions.
| Independent | Yes |
| Country codes | ST, STP (ISO 3166-1) |
| Official name | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Official languages | Portuguese |
| Religion | 81.1% Christianity, 13.2% No religion, 3.1% Folk religions, 2.4% Others |
| Capital city | São Tomé |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time zone | UTC (GMT) |
| Member of | United Nations |
| African Union | |
| Population | 229,677 (2023) |
| Population density | 228 per Km2 (591 people per mi2) |
| Urban Population | 74.0 % of the population is urban (162,101 people in 2020) |
| Migrants (net) | -1,680 |
| Median age | 18.6 years |
| Total area | The total land area is 960 Km2 (371 sq. miles) |
| Highest point | Pico de São Tomé on São Tomé Island (2 024 m, 6 640 ft) |
| Lowest point | Gulf of Guinea |
| GDP per capita | $ 2,360 (World Bank, 2021) |
| Currency | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (Db, STN) |
| Calling code | +239 |
| Internet TLD | .st (click here to find and register domain name) |
| Country Wikipedia Page | São Tomé and Príncipe Wikipedia Page |
Main Cities by Population in São Tomé and Príncipe
| # | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sao Tome | 53,300 |
