Trivia in São Tomé and Príncipe

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Africa / Central Africa

National symbols

Flag: Horizontal tricolor of green-yellow-green with a red triangle on the hoist side and two black stars in the center

São Tomé and Príncipe Flag

Emblem: National coat of arms with falcons supporting a shield and a ribbon bearing the country name above

São Tomé and Príncipe Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Currency code STN was introduced in 2018 with 1000:1 currency reform as "new dobra"
  • Second smallest Portuguese-speaking country in the world (smallest is Cape Verde)
  • Nearly 90% of electricity comes from small-scale hydroelectric and diesel combined plants
  • International vehicle registration code is "STP"
  • São Tomé airport runway was once a candidate landing site for American spacecraft
  • Tilapia variety "capitão" is a staple fish dish for celebrations
  • Chocolate brand "Claudio Corallo" uses island-grown cacao
  • Over 30 endemic bird species attract avid birdwatchers
  • Rich international postage stamp designs are popular with collectors
  • Islanders manage plantations through cooperative work called "levada"

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