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  Sao Tome and Principe (06/07)
Sao Tome is 50 kilometers (31 mi.) long and 32 kilometers (20 mi.) wide and the more mountainous of the two islands.
Sao Tome and Principe were taken over and administered by the Portuguese crown in 1522 and 1573, respectively.
The Sao Tome and Principe Mission to the United Nations, which also is the Sao Tomean Embassy to the United States, is located at 400 Park Avenue, 7th floor, New York, NY 10022 (tel.
www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5434.htm   (3471 words)

  
  History of Sao Tome and Principe
The first successful settlement of Sao Tome was established in 1493 by Alvaro Caminha, who received the land as a grant from the Portuguese crown.
Sao Tome and Principe were taken over and administered by the Portuguese crown in 1522 and 1573, respectively.
In 1990, Sao Tome became one of the first African countries to embrace democratic reform, and changes to the constitution--the legalization of opposition political parties--led to elections in 1991 that were nonviolent, free, and transparent.
www.historyofnations.net /africa/saotome.html   (664 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | World | Africa | Country profiles | Country profile: Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe, once a leading cocoa producer, is poised to profit from the commercial exploitation of large offshore reserves of oil.
One of Africa's smallest countries, Sao Tome and Principe consists of two islands of volcanic origin and a number of smaller islets.
Sao Tome and Principe is trying to shake off its dependence on the cocoa crop.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/1064541.stm   (698 words)

  
 Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe’s legal system is based on Portuguese legal system and customary law.
Sao Tome and Principe Dobra (1 USD = 9,019.70 STD as of May 15, 2002).
Sao Tome and Principe does not have an embassy in the U.S., but does have a Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, New York.
www.erieri.co.uk /freedata/HRCodes/SAO_TOME_AND_PRINCIPE.htm   (1031 words)

  
 CNN.com - Sao Tome fears striking oil may be a curse - Dec. 25, 2003
But on the West African Sao Tome islands, where a big influx of cash from crude may be just months away, fears are growing that the money may cause more problems than it solves.
The government says it is in control and preparing to manage the inflow of money, but the next few months may yield clues as to whether Sao Tome is ready for a better life or will succumb to the curse of so many oil-rich African states.
Anxious to learn from others' mistakes, Sao Tome is working with the World Bank to set up measures to deal with the cash, such as creating a fund to smooth revenue flows and save money for when the oil runs out.
cnn.com /2003/WORLD/africa/12/25/sao.tome.reut/index.html   (820 words)

  
 SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Sao Tome and Principe is, therefore, facing a moment of opportunity that African nations rarely encounter or have historically squandered.
Sao Tome and Principe led the way in Africa with transition from one party rule to a multi-party system in September 1990.
I promised my people that Sao Tome and Principe will be a model for oil transparency and sustainable economic development, based on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, supporting a free-market diversified economy.
www.un.org /webcast/ga/57/statements/020912saotomeE.htm   (1414 words)

  
 INHEA: Sao Tome and Principe Higher Education Profile
The islands of Sao Tome and Principe are located in the Gulf of Guinea.
The population of Sao Tome and Principe is currently estimated to be approximately 130,000.
The pre-independence absence of higher education in Sao Tome and Principe continued until 1996.
www.bc.edu /bc_org/avp/soe/cihe/inhea/profiles/SaoTome_Principe.htm   (246 words)

  
 Sao Tome - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
LOCATION and GEOGRAPHY: Sao Tome and Principe are islands located in the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa.
The dry season is from June to September and the wet season from October to May. Average annual precipitation varies from 500 mm (197 inches) on the southwest mountain slopes to 1,000 mm (394 inches) on the northern lowlands.
Average temperature ranges in Sao Tome are from 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) to 31 degrees Celsius (88 degrees Fahrenheit) with the temperature of the interior's higher altitude around 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit).
www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/saotome.htm   (899 words)

  
 Sao Tome and Principe News
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Sao Tome and Principe to hold legislative election on Ma...
Nigeria and the Republic of Sao Tome and Principe will resume negotiations in April on the delimitation of their common maritime boundaries, the two countries said in a communiquue issued on Thursday at the end...
www.topix.net /world/sao-tome-and-principe   (791 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Africa | 'Viagra cocktail' takes off in Sao Tome
A cafe on the island of Sao Tome off Africa's west coast relies on its famed aphrodisiac cocktail to pull in punters during the festive season.
A large glass bottle containing a mysterious brown liquid labelled "Pilolo Atomico" - which means Atomic Penis - occupies a prime position on the bar.
Ms Pombo, who moved to the island five years ago, has been selling the cocktail for about a year and a half.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/africa/6201603.stm   (469 words)

  
 Visa Sao Tome and Principe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Any changes in requirements for an Sao Tome and Principe visa or additional documents requested by the Sao Tome and Principe embassy are at the discretion of the Sao Tome and Principe embassy and will be relayed to the applicant.
Any additional trips to the Sao Tome and Principe embassy or wait at the Sao Tome and Principe embassy for solving any such problems or for correcting mistakes made on the visa for Sao Tome and Principe by the Sao Tome and Principe embassy may incur additional fees.
All or part of fees will be non-refundable once an application is processed and submitted to the Sao Tome and Principe embassy regardless of denial or delay in the issuance of the visa for Sao Tome and Principe or cancellation of the trip by the client.
www.capitolvisa.com /business/saotomeandprincipe.htm   (493 words)

  
 Judaic Research in Balearic Islands and Sao Tome
The Jewish history of Sao Tome Y Principe, two small islands off the west coast of Africa, close to Guinea, includes a tragic era.
The king wanted to colonize the islands of Sao Tome Y Principe (to "whiten the race," as he put it), but the Portuguese did not relish settling in the fever- and crocodile-infested islands.
When it was seen that there was very little likelihood that the majority of the Jews would pay the demanded tax, the king deported their young children, aged 2 to 10, to Sao Tome Y Principe.
www.kulanu.org /balearic/balearic.html   (972 words)

  
 São Tomé and Príncipe: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
Sao Tome & Principe: The oil rush begins.
Oil money begins to flow in: after years of discussion and delay, the tiny Gulf of Guinea state of Sao Tome and Principe is to receive......
Offshore oil and gas resources: economics, politics and the rule of law in the Nigeria-Sao tome e Principe joint development zone.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107943.html   (729 words)

  
 Sao Tome and Principe on the Internet, São Tomé e Príncipe
Sao Tome's telecommunications operator, 51% owned by Portugal Telecoms International (PTI), 49% owned by the Sao Tome government.
Although the.ST domain is the country code top-level domain for Sao Tome and Principe, any corporation or individual in the world can register a domain ending with.ST." Has brief information on São Tomé and Principe.
Has a country profile, describes the work of the U.N. in Sao Tome, has excerpts from the UN annual report, international conventions adherred to, photographs including the national museum which was a 15th c.
www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/ssrg/africa/saotome.html   (1537 words)

  
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The Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome lies approximately 180 miles from the coast of
Consulate of The Democratic Republic of Sao Tome & Principe
www.saotome.org /Page_1x.html   (210 words)

  
 Global Volcanism Program | Sao Tome | Summary
Sao Tome is a roughly conical island in the Gulf of Guinea that rises to a height of 2024 m from a depth of 3000 m below sea level.
The youngest dated volcanic rock on Sao Tome is 0.1 million years old.
However, the Sao Tome shield volcano is dotted with numerous morphologically recent cinder cones, many of which are concentrated on the SE side of the island.
www.volcano.si.edu /world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0204-001   (157 words)

  
 WTO | Accession status: Sao Tomé and Principe
A request for accession under Article XII was received by the Director-General of the WTO on 14 January 2005.
A Working Party to examine the application of Sao Tomé and Principe was established at the General Council meeting of 26 May 2005.
Sao Tomé and Principe has not yet submitted a Memorandum on the Foreign Trade Regime.
www.wto.org /english/thewto_e/acc_e/a1_sao_tome_principe_e.htm   (146 words)

  
 An MBendi Profile: An MBendi Country Profile for Sao Tome and Principe including economic and travel overviews and ...
An MBendi Profile: An MBendi Country Profile for Sao Tome and Principe including economic and travel overviews and directories of companies, personalities, industry sectors, projects, facilities, news and events.
In the late 1990s Sao Tome and Principe began considering a structural adjustment programme in association with the World Bank.
Economic growth was slow in 2002, after a poorly organised groundnut collection in the spring and weak rains in the summer, threatening agricultural growth.
www.mbendi.co.za /cyspcy.htm   (532 words)

  
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Sao Tome & Principe (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation, and much more here
Climate Sao Tome and Principe has a tropical climate characterized by hot and humid conditions that are influenced and modified by the cold Benguela current as well as by altitude.
www.worldatlas.com /webimage/countrys/africa/st.htm   (243 words)

  
 Sao Tome & Principe - Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome & Principe - Sao Tome and Principe
The World Bank is helping to fight poverty and improve the living standards for the people in São Tomé and Príncipe.
The World Bank Congratulates Sao Tome And Principe On The Adoption Of Its New Petroleum Revenue Management Law (Press Release)
web.worldbank.org /WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/AFRICAEXT/SAOTOMEEXTN/0,,menuPK:382771~pagePK:141159~piPK:141110~theSitePK:382765,00.html   (199 words)

  
 Sao Tome and Principe Travel Tips
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 Sao Tome and Principe current local time from WorldTimeServer.com
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 Sao Tome & Principe Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
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