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     SAO TOME & PRINCIPE
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Sao Tome and Principe consists
of two volcanic islands that
lie off the west coast of
Africa. The coastal areas are
hot and humid, with heavy
rainfall from October to May.
Some 70% of the work force
work on the land, mainly in
state-owned cocoa plantations.

Area (Sq. Km.): 963

Population: 123,000

Capital: Sao Tome

Language:
Portuguese

Religion:
Christian 80%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency: Dobra

Consulate:
42 North Audley Street,
London,
W1A 4PY.
0171-499-1995

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129