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São Tomé Island

São Tomé Island is part of the island country of São Tomé and Príncipe. The capital, also called São Tomé, is located on the island, whose name can be confused with that of the city.

Água Izé
Photo by David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
The place

What makes it special

  • The island and the capital share the name São Tomé.
  • The island is part of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Historic infrastructure at Água Izé plantation in São Tomé
Photo by David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
Água Izé
Photo by David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
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São Tomé Island

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Guides to this place

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Urban scene in São Tomé, the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe.

São Tomé and Príncipe: essential facts to orient your trip

A first reference for locating the country, identifying its capital and checking what information to confirm before planning your trip.

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Profile updated: 26/09/2026