Country Profile

Formal Name:   Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe   
Local Name:   República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe
Government:   Democratic semi-presidential Republic
Structure:   2 provinces (Príncipe, São Tomé), divided into 7 districts
Formation:   12 July 1975 (independence from Portugal) 
Anthem:    Independência total (Total independence)
Languages:    Portuguese, Forro, Angolar, Principense
Population:   163,000
Area:   1,001 km2 (183rd)
Currency:  Dobra (STD)
Capital:   São Tomé (60,000)
Main Cities:  Santo António (1,200)

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