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São Tomé & Príncipe
(1,626 words)

A República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe (The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe)

Demographics (United Nations)

Population

218,000

Area

1,000 sq. km (390 sq. mi)

Population density

220/sq. km (560/sq. mi)

Growth rate p.a.

2.20% (per 1,000: births 31, deaths 6)

Under 15 years

42%

Urban dwellers

74% (2.96% p.a.)

Capital city

São Tomé 75,600

Languages & peoples (World Christian Database)

Mother tongues

88% Sãotomense, 4% Principense…

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“São Tomé & Príncipe”, in: World Christian Encyclopedia Online, Todd M. Johnson, Gina A. Zurlo. Consulted online on 01 October 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2666-6855_WCEO_COM_02STP>
First published online: 2020



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