Portal:São Tomé and Príncipe

Image 1The shores near Ponta Figo, a village on São Tomé Island

Image 2A view at Príncipe

Image 3The island of São Tomé off the west coast of Africa

Image 4Armed Forces of São Tomé and Príncipe personnel undergo medical training with US Navy personnel

Image 5Palm trees on the Ilhéu das Rolas

Image 6A typical beach on the island of São Tomé

Image 7Map of the Gulf of Guinea, showing São Tomé, Príncipe, and Annobón. These islands, together with the island of Bioko and Mount Cameroon on the African mainland, are part of the Cameroon line of volcanoes.

Image 8Island of Príncipe (Sao Tome and Principe), 1727. The inscription says: "The ISLAND of PRINCESS lies between the Islands of FERNANDO PO & St. THOMÉ in the Latitude of 1 Degree 30 Minutes N. all belonging to the Portuguese. This Island is very Woody and breeds abundance of Monkeys, insomuch that it is not safe to walk in the Woods without a gun. The harbour is very convenient to Careen Ships in, and most Ships Bound from Africa to America with Slaves put in here for Food, Water etc."

Image 9Hiking in the equatorial forest on the island of São Tomé

Image 10Waterfalls near Ponta Figo, São Tomé and Príncipe