Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe


Introduction
Country Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe
Nature Environment
Geography
Located in Central African upon Guinea gulf.
Area (square kilometer)
1001
Climate
Equator climate
National Conditions
Population 199,579 (July 2007)
Official Language Portuguese
Other Language Forro, Angolar, Lunguye
Major Religion Catholic (82%)
Other Religion None
National Day July 12
Date to join UN September 16, 1975
Capital Sao Tome
Regime President(5 Years), Democracy
Head of State H.E. President Fradique de Menezes
Major Political Party MLSTP, MDFM-PCD, ADI, Ue Kedaji
Voltage 220 Volts
Time Differences 8 hours slower than Taiwan
Trade Condition
Currency System Dobra
GNP USD 200,000,000(2002)
Average Earnings USD 1,250(2002)
Export Value (USD) USD 5,000,000(2002)
Import Value (USD) USD 24,000,000(2002)
Major Export Items Cocoa, Coconut, Coffee, Palm oil
Major Import Items Machinery, food, energy
Main Export Country Holland, Germany, Portugal
Main Import Country Portugal, France, Belgium, Angola, Japan
Import from Taiwan (USD) USD 51000(2003)
Export to Taiwan (USD) USD 2809(2003)
Trading Partner Portugal, France, Holland, Belgium, Angola
Foreign Exchange Reserves USD 150,000,000(2002)



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