São Tomé: Quick Facts

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Map of Sao Tome and Principe in the Gulf of Guinea, showing the political boundaries and main cities on both islands. Sao Tome, the larger island, includes cities such as Sao Tome, Neves, Trindade, Santana, and Porto Alegre. Principe, the smaller island to the northeast, shows Santo Antonio and Infante Don Henrique. An inset locator map in the top left highlights the country's position off the west coast of Central Africa.

cathedral in São Tomé city, Sao Tome and Principe

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