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)