Portal:São Tomé and Príncipe

The São Tomé and Príncipe Portal      São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is an island country in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two archipelagos around the two main islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, about 150 km (93.21 mi) apart and about 250 and 225 km (155 and 140 mi) off the northwestern coast of Gabon. With a population of 201,800 (2018 official estimate), São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest and second-least populous African sovereign state after Seychelles. The islands were uninhabited until their discovery in 1470 by Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar. Gradually colonized and settled throughout the 16th century, they collectively served as a vital commercial and trade centre for the Atlantic slave trade. The rich volcanic soil and proximity to the equator made São Tomé and Príncipe ideal for sugar cultivation, followed later by cash crops such as coffee and cocoa; the lucrative plantation economy was heavily dependent upon enslaved Africans. Cycles of social unrest and economic instability throughout the 19th and 20th centuries culminated in peaceful independence in 1975. São Tomé and Príncipe has since remained one of Africa's most stable and democratic countries. São Tomé and Príncipe is a developing economy with a medium Human Development Index. The people of São Tomé and Príncipe are predominantly of African and mestiço descent, with most practicing Christianity. The legacy of Portuguese rule is also visible in the country's culture, customs, and music, which fuse European and African influences. São Tomé and Príncipe is a founding member state of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. (Full article...) Selected article - The sport of football in the country of São Tomé and Príncipe is run by the São Toméan Football Federation. The association administers the national football team, as well as the São Tomé and Príncipe Championship. (Full article...) List of selected articles Pico de São Tomé Fradique de Menezes Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe/Social Democratic Party Armed Forces of São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé Island Ilhéu das Rolas Autonomous Region of Príncipe Pico Cão Grande Parque Natural Obô de São Tomé São Tomé São Tomé International Airport Neves, São Tomé and Príncipe Ana Chaves Bay Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe/Social Democratic Party Evaristo Carvalho Jorge Bom Jesus LGBT rights in São Tomé and Príncipe Estádio Nacional 12 de Julho National Library of São Tomé and Príncipe Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, São Tomé Santo António Príncipe Airport São Sebastião Museum Presidential Palace of São Tomé e Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe women's national football team Cameroon line Community of Portuguese Language Countries São Tomé and Príncipe at Olympics events - This is a Good article, which meet a core set of high editorial standards. São Tomé and Príncipe competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, which was held from 13 to 29 August 2004. The country's participation at Athens marked its third appearance in the Summer Olympics since its debut in the 1996 Summer Olympics. Two track and field athletes, Yazaldes Nascimento and Fumilay Fonseca, were selected to represent the nation via wildcards, as the nation had no athletes that met either the "A" or "B" qualifying standards. Fonseca was selected as flag bearer for the opening ceremony. Fonseca was also notable for becoming the youngest ever athlete to represent São Tomé and Príncipe at the Summer Olympics, aged 16 years and 92 days. This is a record which still stands today. (Full article...) List of Olympics events articles São Tomé and Príncipe at the 1996 Summer Olympics São Tomé and Príncipe at the 2008 Summer Olympics São Tomé and Príncipe at the 2016 Summer Paralympics São Tomé and Príncipe at the 2012 Summer Olympics São Tomé and Príncipe at the 2016 Summer Olympics Categories Category puzzle Select [►] to view subcategories São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe-related lists Buildings and structures in São Tomé and Príncipe Culture of São Tomé and Príncipe Economy of São Tomé and Príncipe Education in São Tomé and Príncipe Environment of São Tomé and Príncipe Geography of São Tomé and Príncipe Government of São Tomé and Príncipe Health in São Tomé and Príncipe History of São Tomé and Príncipe Organisations based in São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe people Politics of São Tomé and Príncipe Society of São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe stubs Did you know - ...São Tomé and Príncipe is also the smallest Portuguese-speaking country in the world. Selected picture - Waterfalls near Ponta Figo, São Tomé and Príncipe A view at Príncipe The shores near Ponta Figo, a village on São Tomé Island Palm trees on the Ilhéu das Rolas Hiking in the equatorial forest on the island of São Tomé A typical beach on the island of São Tomé Armed Forces of São Tomé and Príncipe personnel undergo medical training with US Navy personnel The island of São Tomé off the west coast of Africa Island of Príncipe (Sao Tome and Principe), 1727. The inscription says: "The ISLAND of PRINCESS lies between the Islands of FERNANDO PO & St. THOMÉ in the Latitude of 1 Degree 30 Minutes N. all belonging to the Portuguese. This Island is very Woody and breeds abundance of Monkeys, insomuch that it is not safe to walk in the Woods without a gun. The harbour is very convenient to Careen Ships in, and most Ships Bound from Africa to America with Slaves put in here for Food, Water etc." Map of the Gulf of Guinea, showing São Tomé, Príncipe, and Annobón. These islands, together with the island of Bioko and Mount Cameroon on the African mainland, are part of the Cameroon line of volcanoes. In the news African News July 29: Tunisia's president dismisses prime minister, suspends parliament June 18: Fifteen killed in Mogadishu, Somalia suicide bombing February 23: Italian ambassador to DR Congo, Luca Attanasio, killed in militia attack June 23: Three killed, three others injured in stabbing attack in Reading, UK June 11: Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza dies aged 55 June 3: South Sudanese politician John Luk Jok dies aged about 68 April 5: SARS-CoV-2 surpasses one million infections worldwide January 11: Cairo summit denounces Turkish-Libyan maritime border agreement Things to do Things you can do! Join the WikiProject São Tomé and Príncipe group to assist in the various listed tasks. Be bold. Wikipedia is for the people, by the people and needs YOU as a contributor to spread global knowledge. Topics Elections and referendums in São Tomé and Príncipe
Presidential elections	1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 2021
Parliamentary elections	1973 1975 1980 1985 1991 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 2014 2018 2022
Municipal elections	1992 2006 2010 2014 2018 2022
Príncipe regional elections	1995 2006 2010 2014 2018 2022
Referendums	1990