The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Principe
consists of two main islands that form part of a chain of extinct volcanoes and
both are fairly mountainous. They are situated in the Gulf of Guinea,
straddling the Equator, west of mainland Gabon.
Illa de São
Tomé is 50 kilometers long and 32 kilometers wide and the more
mountainous of the two islands. Its peaks reach just over 2,024 meters.
Principe is smaller at about 30 kilometers long and 6 kilometers wide.
The capital city is São Tomé. Other major towns include
Neves and Santa Cruz on Illa de São Tomé and Santo Antonio on
Ilha do Principe.
Africa Guide's recommended book
Gabon, Sao Tome & Principe: The Bradt
Travel Guide (amazon.com) - USA(amazon.co.uk) - UK Thorough sections on the
independent volcanic islands of Sao Tome and Principe will help visitors to
discover this archipelago of sugarloaf peaks, idyllic beaches and fertile
rainforests, which hosts a range of endemic species.
