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Portuguese is the official and the main language in the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principle. It's spoken by an estimated 95% of the total population. Historically, it's the first language of the islands, which were uninhabited until settled by Portuguese explorers and seafarers. Three other languages are recognized as regional languages of importance. All three are Creole languages that are Portuguese-based. Forro is spoken by an estimated 85% of the total population. Angolar is spoken by 3%, and Principiense by 0.1%.
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Does equator pass through Sao Tome and Principe?
yes
What is the capital of sao tome an Principe?
"The red triangle symbolizes that hard-fought struggle for independence, and the two black stars represent the country's two main islands. The green, yellow and black are the Pan-African colours."according to one website
Who is the richest man in sao tome and principe?
É o Maximiano Adventício Bustamante Cuevas.
Who colonized Sao tome and Principe?
The Germans originally colonised the area of Tanganyika in the 19th century. At that time Zanzibar was under Arab control. After the end of WW1, Tanganyika passed to British control until it became officially independent in 1961. Shortly after this they merged with Zanzibar and officially became Tanzania.
What is the smallest nation in northern Africa?
Unless you count the islands of Sao Tome and Principe, that would probably be Gambia with just over 4000 square miles of territory.
What is the capital of Sao Tome and Principe?
The capital city of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe is Sao Tome.
How many square km is Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe, Africa - 1,001 km2
Who is the Ambassador to the US for Sao Tome and Principe?
Ovidio Manuel Barbosa Pequeno is the Ambassador to the US for Sao Tome and Principe.
Who is the Prime Minister for Sao Tome and Principe?
Gabriel Arcanjo Ferreira Da Costa is the Prime Minister for Sao Tome and Principe.
Which country in Africa speaks Portuguese?
The main country in Africa that speaks Portuguese is Angola. Portuguese is the official language of Angola, along with several other African countries like Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, and São Tomé and Príncipe.
Is sao tome and principe together?
Sao Tome and Principe are two separate islands which form one country in the Atlantic Ocean to the west of Gabon.
Are Sao Tome and Principe part of Equatorial Guinea?
no
When was Sao Tome and Principe discovered?
It was discovered in 1470.
What is the youngest country in Africa?
Sao Tome & Principe and Seychelles
What is the currency for Sao Tome and Principe called?
It is called the Dobra.
Does equator pass through Sao Tome and Principe?
yes
What does Sao Tome and Principe mean?
Sao Tome and Principe is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western coast of Central Africa. It consists of two archipelagos around the two main islands: São Tomé and Príncipe.
