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sao tome and principe

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Sao Tome and Principe, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, Sao Tome e Principe, Sao Thome e Principe, St. Thomas and Principenoun

    island nation in the South Atlantic off the west coast of Africa; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975; has enormous offshore oil reserves

Wiktionary

  1. Sáo Tomé and Príncipenoun

    Island nation off the western equatorial coast of Africa. Official name: Democratic Republic of Sáo Tomé and Príncipe.

Wikipedia

  1. São Tomé and Príncipe

    São Tomé and Príncipe (; Portuguese: São Tomé e Príncipe (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐ̃w̃ tuˈmɛ i ˈpɾĩsɨpɨ]); English: "Saint Thomas and Prince"), officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe (Portuguese: República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe), is a Portuguese-speaking 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 north-western 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 by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century. 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 African slaves. 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. The people of São Tomé and Príncipe are predominantly of African and mestiço descent, with most practicing Catholicism. 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.

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  1. sao tome and principe

    Sao Tome and Principe is a small island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It is made up of two main islands, São Tomé and Príncipe, and several smaller islands. The country is known for its unique biodiversity and rich, multicultural history. As a former Portuguese colony, the official and most widely spoken language is Portuguese. Its economy is largely dependent on agriculture, particularly cocoa production. It is also among the smallest countries in Africa, both in terms of land area and population.

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  1. São Tomé and Príncipe

    São Tomé and Príncipe officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two archipelagos around the two main islands: São Tomé and Príncipe, located about 140 kilometres apart and about 250 and 225 kilometres, respectively, off the northwestern coast of Gabon. Both islands are part of an extinct volcanic mountain range. São Tomé, the sizable southern island, is situated just north of the equator. It was named in honour of Saint Thomas by Portuguese explorers who arrived at the island on his feast day. With a population of 163,000, São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest African country. It is also the smallest Portuguese-speaking country.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sao tome and principe in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sao tome and principe in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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