Basic Travel Information about Sao Tome and Principe

When is the best time to go to Sao Tome and Principe - and what is the best way to get there? What is the current political and economical situation? Please share what you know about the key points of Sao Tome and Principe.

The weather is an invisible travel companion. Sometimes weather has even directly impacted human history. But what is “cold” in the tropics is “hot” in the polar regions. Sunshine brightens our moods, but too much can mean drought for farmers. Spring, summer, autumn or winter – when is Sao Tome and Principe the most beautiful? Are there dry and wet seasons? Is there a typical high season or is it quiet throughout the year?

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Maps, orientation and parts

Did your inner compass lead you astray? Was your map too cryptic? For good directions, the local people are likely to know their place better than anyone. If you know the area, help newcomers find their way around! Give directions to city highlights, explain how your city is arranged, provide warnings about which areas to visit...or to avoid.

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The world is divided in only four major climate zones: polar, temperate, subtropical and tropical. But while the sun may be shining on the English Channel, Hudson Bay may be cold and stormy. What is the climate in Sao Tome and Principe?

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Flora and Fauna

Exotic plants at the roadside, animals you have never seen before. Luscious vegetation or an alien moonscape? An echoing jungle or a silent desert? What does nature look like in Sao Tome and Principe?

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With a little bit of goodwill you can learn the basics of a local language and have greater access to the culture. Which languages are spoken in Sao Tome and Principe? Are there special dialects? Does it help to be fluent in English?

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Ethnic groups and communities

People have transplanted themselves from one area to another since time began. Is Sao Tome and Principe a place of many different faces and diverse cultures? What are the ethnicities, customs and traditions that travelers may encounter in Sao Tome and Principe?

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When are the holidays in Sao Tome and Principe, and how do the people celebrate? Are there public ceremonies infused with ritual significance, or massive sales and shopping sprees? When are families likely to be celebrating quietly at home?

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Between individuals, groups, institutions and nations, politics affect all our interactions. Which type of government determines the rules, laws, and way of life in Sao Tome and Principe? Which party is defining the political landscape? What are the policy issues that affect the people, domestically and around the world?

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Money makes the world go around, popular wisdom says. Depending on the economy, the mood in a whole country rises and falls. What is the economic situation in Sao Tome and Principe? What kind of sectors or industries dominate? Which products are exported or have to be imported? Does Sao Tome and Principe outsource its jobs or provide a workforce to the world?

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In some cultures, a college degree is considered the bare minimum in education, where in other countries many never learn to read. What is the situation in Sao Tome and Principe? How are the school system and the higher education system structured?

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Science and technology

Scientists decrypt the secrets of the world, analyze diseases and invent new technologies for every facet of our lives. Which innovative companies and institutes operate in Sao Tome and Principe? Do visitors flock to famed universities or research institutes?

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Ecology and environment

Many people are becoming aware that we all share a single planet, and are responsible for protecting and preserving its ecosystems...and many politicians like to sound environmentally responsible. But what is actually happening in Sao Tome and Principe? Is environmental protection a top priority ? What do people in Sao Tome and Principe do to save the ecosystem?

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