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According to itypeusa, Sao Tome and Principe is a small island nation located off the western coast of Africa in the Gulf of Guinea. It consists of two main islands, Sao Tome and Principe, and several smaller islets. The country has a total land area of 1,001 square kilometers and a population of approximately 207,000 people. The official language of Sao Tome and Principe is Portuguese, although many locals also speak French and some local languages such as Forro and Angolar Creole. The economy of Sao Tome and Principe is largely based on agriculture, with cocoa being the main export crop. Other important crops include coffee, copra (dried coconut flesh), palm oil and fish products. Tourism is also an important industry in the country as it has become known for its beautiful beaches, tropical forests and unique wildlife. The government of Sao Tome and Principe is a constitutional democracy with a multi-party system. The president serves as both head of state and head of government, while executive power lies with the Council of Ministers which is responsible for implementing policy decisions made by the president. Education in Sao Tome and Principe is compulsory up until age 15 but literacy rates are still low at around 65%. Healthcare in the country is provided free to all citizens by the government but facilities are very limited outside urban areas. Life expectancy stands at 71 years for men and 76 years for women. Sao Tome and Principe has become increasingly popular with tourists due to its stunning natural beauty that includes rainforests filled with exotic plants, towering mountains covered in lush green vegetation, white sand beaches lapped by crystal blue waters, colorful coral reefs teeming with marine life, waterfalls cascading down rocky cliffs into deep pools below, mangroves lining calm rivers where dolphins playfully swim alongside boats full of tourists. Sao Tome and Principe are located in the West Africa Time Zone (WAT), which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This time zone is sometimes referred to as West Africa Summer Time (WAST) or West Africa Daylight Saving Time (WDT). The country observes Daylight Saving Time from the last Sunday in March until the last Sunday in October, when clocks are moved forward one hour. During Daylight Saving Time, Sao Tome and Principe is two hours ahead of UTC. The time difference between Sao Tome and Principe and other countries can be determined by adding one or two hours to the local time of those countries. For example, the local time of New York City is six hours behind Sao Tome and Principe during standard time, so adding one hour would give you WAT. During Daylight Saving Time, New York City’s local time would be five hours behind WAT. Similarly, London’s local time is one hour behind Sao Tome and Principe during standard time, so adding one hour would give you WAT. During Daylight Saving Time, London’s local time would be two hours behind WAT. In addition to its observance of Daylight Saving Time, Sao Tome and Principe also observes several holidays throughout the year that affect its observance of WAT. These holidays include Independence Day on July 12th and National Heroes Day on April 25th. On these days, businesses and government offices close early and some services may be unavailable or limited. Additionally, many people celebrate Easter Monday with a half-day holiday on different dates each year; during this holiday businesses close at noon and most services are unavailable for the rest of the day. See indexdotcom for Sao Tome and Principe Energy and Environment Facts.

Sao Tome and Principe Schooling
Sao Tome and Principe Education

Sao Tome and Principe Education

Training During the colonial era, the education of the indigenous population was neglected. Schooling is now compulsory between 7 and 14 years. In principle, all children start primary school, but about 15% quit school prematurely and only one student out of three goes on to secondary school. The proportion of girls is as high as the proportion of boys, even in secondary school. Portuguese has been retained as a language in teaching, but some effort is being made to develop…

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