Key facts
Sao Tome and Principe is a country located in Middle Africa. The country has no land neighbors. The official language of Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese.
The national currency in Sao Tome and Principe is São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STD).
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Sao Tome and Principe.26.38 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Sao Tome and Principe, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Sao Tome and Principe. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Sao Tome and Principe?
There are no Mariott hotels in Sao Tome and Principe.
There are no Hilton hotels in Sao Tome and Principe.
There are no IHG hotels in Sao Tome and Principe.
There are no Best Western hotels in Sao Tome and Principe.
There are no Radisson hotels in Sao Tome and Principe.
There are no Accor hotels in Sao Tome and Principe.
What fast food chains are present in Sao Tome and Principe?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Sao Tome and Principe.
The KFC chain does not operate in Sao Tome and Principe.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Sao Tome and Principe.
The Subway chain does not operate in Sao Tome and Principe.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Sao Tome and Principe.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Sao Tome and Principe.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in São Tomé?
Weather data for São Tomé (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Sao Tome and Principe.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Sao Tome and Principe
Sources
- Sao Tome and Principe Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)