São Tomé and Príncipe: Flag, Capital (São Tomé) & Country Data

São Tomé and Príncipe is a country in Middle Africa, with São Tomé as its capital, home to about 240,254 people. Below are its flag, capital, currency, calling code, ISO codes and the countries it borders.

About São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a United Nations member state in Middle Africa. Its capital and seat of government is São Tomé. It is an island nation with no land borders. The official currency is the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (Db), using the code STN.

To call São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad, dial the country code +239. In international standards it is identified by the ISO 3166-1 codes ST (alpha-2) and STP (alpha-3), which appear in everything from web addresses to shipping labels. As of 2025, its population is around 240,254.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe?

The capital of São Tomé and Príncipe is São Tomé.

What currency does São Tomé and Príncipe use?

São Tomé and Príncipe uses the São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN, symbol Db).

What is the country calling code for São Tomé and Príncipe?

The international dialling code for São Tomé and Príncipe is +239.

What are the ISO codes for São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe has the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code ST, the alpha-3 code STP and the numeric code 678.

What is the flag emoji for São Tomé and Príncipe?

The flag emoji for São Tomé and Príncipe is 🇸🇹. You can copy it from the top of this page.

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Population from the World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL); flag, capital, currency, calling code and ISO data from open datasets. Full sources and vintage on the data page. Dataset compiled 2026-07-02.