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Sao Tome and Principe
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.
Map of Africa showing the territorial divisions and colonial possessions by European powers from the late 19th to early 20th century. Countries and regions are color-coded to indicate British, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Belgian, and German control, with independent countries and British-Egyptian condominium also marked. The map highlights the extent and timing of colonization, with most of the continent under European rule except for Ethiopia and Liberia.
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