São Tomé and Príncipe

English

São Tomé and Príncipe on a globe.

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Etymology

From Portuguese São Tomé (literally Saint Thomas) and Portuguese Príncipe (literally Prince), the two major islands which form the nation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsaʊ təˈmeɪ ən ˈpɹɪnsɪpeɪ/
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Proper noun

São Tomé and Príncipe

  1. A country and archipelago in Central Africa, in the Atlantic Ocean. Official name: Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. Capital: São Tomé.

Synonyms

  • Sao Tome, São Tomé, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe

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