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Drink the best coffee in the world (so they say). Experience a culture that is a mix of African and Portuguese with a touch of Latin duende and rhythm thrown in. Escape the hordes. Snorkel in crystalline waters. Climb ancient volcanoes. Check out amazing bird life found nowhere else in the world.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Population
175,000
Currency
Name: Dobra
Code: STD
Symbol: Db
Electrical Plugs
220/240V
Languages Spoken
Official: Portuguese
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +0
Country Dialing Code
+239
Weights & Measures
Metric
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