The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and PrÃncipe is a tiny two-island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, distanced 140 kilometers from one another, and situated about 250 and 225 kilometers, 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 almost exactly on the equator. It is named after Saint Thomas Day, the day of its discovery by Portuguese explorers.- Wikipedia - Portal: São Tomé and PrÃncipe - Starting point for a comprehensive collection of categories and articles about the insular African country including its culture, economy, geography, media, sports, government, politics and history.
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