Republic of Sao Tome and Principe
Capital: Sao Tome
HDI: 0.555 (143rd)
Language: Portuguese
GDP (PPP): $694 million
Currency: Dobra
Population: 190,428
São Tomé and Príncipe, officially the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, is a Portuguese-speaking island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa. It consists of two archipelagos around the two main islands: São Tomé and Príncipe, located about 140 kilometres (87 miles) apart and about 250 and 225 kilometres (155 and 140 miles), respectively, off the northwestern coast of Gabon.
The islands were uninhabited until their discovery by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century. Gradually colonized and settled by Portugal throughout the 16th century, they collectively served as a vital commercial and trade center for the Atlantic slave trade. The rich volcanic soil and close proximity to the equator made São Tomé and Príncipe ideal for sugar cultivation, followed later by cash crops such as coffee and cocoa; the lucrative plantation economy was heavily dependent upon imported African slaves. Cycles of social unrest and economic instability throughout the 19th and 20th centuries culminated in peaceful independence in 1975. São Tomé and Príncipe has since remained one of Africa’s most stable and democratic countries.
With a population of 192,993 (2013 Census), São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest African country after Seychelles, as well as the smallest Portuguese-speaking country. Its people are predominantly of African and mestiço descent, with most adhering to Roman Catholicism. The legacy of Portuguese rule is also visible in the country’s culture, customs, and music, which fuse European and African influences.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Sao Tome and Principe Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/saotome/overview
The Republic of Sao Tome and Principe is a lower middle income, developing small island state with a fragile economy. It is highly vulnerable to exogenous shocks.
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São Tomé and Príncipe Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/saotomeprincipe
São Tomé and Príncipe’s economic growth has been driven by cocoa production and a nascent tourism sector. Strong cocoa exports, increased foreign direct investment, and donor-financed infrastructure projects have propelled expansion of the small island economy in recent years.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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São Tomé & Príncipe Economic Outlook – African Development Bank
http://www.afdb.org/en/countries/southern-africa/sao-tome-principe/sao-tome-principe-economic-outlook/
The Sao Tome and Principe economy grew by 5.3% in 2015, up from 4.5% in 2014. Economic growth is expected to remain above 5% in 2016 and 5.4% in 2017. Increased foreign direct investment in construction, agriculture, tourism and new projects funded by donors should lead and boost future growth.
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Sao Tome and Principe – OECD
http://www.oecd.org/countries/saotomeandprincipe/
With Africa’s population set to double by 2050, modernising local economies will be vital to make the continent more competitive and to increase people’s living standards, according to the African Economic Outlook 2015, released at the African Development Bank Group’s 50th Annual Meetings.
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in São Tomé and Príncipe
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/s%C3%A3o-tom%C3%A9-and-principe/starting-a-business/
Below is a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in São Tomé and Príncipe. It examines the procedures, time and cost involved in launching a commercial or industrial firm with between 10 and 50 employees and start-up capital of 10 times the economy’s per-capita gross national income.
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Doing Business in Africa: São Tomé and Príncipe
http://afkinsider.com/64532/business-africa-sao-tome-principe/
Colonized by the Portuguese in the 1490s, the twin-island state of São Tomé and Príncipe sits in Africa’s Gulf of Guinea just off of Gabon and Equatorial Guinea
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How To Start A Business – Sao Tome & Principle
http://www.africa2trust.com/how-to-start-a-business/?l=1&c=38
Starting a business, or company, in Sao Tome and Principe takes approximately 144 days as compared to about 46 days for the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
Taxes
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Sao Tome and Principe Archives – Avalara VATLive
http://www.vatlive.com/vat-news/location/sao-tome-and-principe/
The island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe, off the west coast of Africa, has announced plans to introduce a Value Added Tax regime. The new VAT system will be introduced by 2017.Currently, the country has a sales tax on goods (up to 140%) and services (5%).
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Paying Taxes in São Tomé and Príncipe
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/s%C3%A3o-tom%C3%A9-and-principe/paying-taxes/
Corporate and business tax rates and payment requirements in Sao Tome and Principe.
Visas
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São Tomé e Príncipe Visa and Passport Requirements
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/sao-tome-e-principe/passport-visa
São Tomé e Príncipe Visa and Passport Requirements
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Visa Policy – eVisa Sao Tome and Principe
http://evisa.st/visa-policy.html
VISA POLICY OF SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE
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Business Visa Requirements
https://www.traveldocs.com/expedited-visa-services/sao-tome-and-principe-visa-processing-country193
Sao Tome and Principe Business Visa Requirements
Infrastructure
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Sao Tome and Principe Transportation 2016
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/sao_tome_and_principe/sao_tome_and_principe_transportation.html
Sao Tome and Principe Transportation 2016
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São Tomé and Príncipe Infrastructure, power, and communications
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/economies/Africa/S-o-Tom-and-Pr-ncipe-INFRASTRUCTURE-POWER-AND-COMMUNICATIONS.html
ão Tomé and Príncipe have a limited network of 320 kilometers (198 miles) of roads, two-thirds (218 kilometers, or 135 miles) of which is paved. There were 4,581 light vehicles registered in 1994, 561 heavy vehicles, 299 tractors, and 815 motorcycles. There is no public transportation on the islands and no rail network.
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Telecommunications in São Tomé and Príncipe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Pr%C3%ADncipe
Telecommunications in São Tomé and Príncipe
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São Tomé and Príncipe Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Sao_Tome_and_Principe/Transportation-Sao_Tome_and_Principe-TG-C-1.html
Most Viewed Transportation in São Tomé and Príncipe
Employer Obligations
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São Tomé and Principe – Social Security
https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssptw/2014-2015/africa/sao-tome-and-principe.html
Employed persons, including civil servants and military personnel, self-employed persons, and household workers.
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Labor Market Regulation in São Tomé and Príncip
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/s%C3%A3o-tom%C3%A9-and-principe/labor-market-regulation
Summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Sao Tome And Principe
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Sao+Tome+And+Principe
Cost of Living in Sao Tome And Principe
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Cost of Living in Sao Tome and Principe
http://www.globalpropertyguide.com/Africa/Sao-Tome-and-Principe/currency-value
This is a cost of living indicator. The figure shows how much how much a bundle of goods and services costing US$1 in the US would cost in other countries (similar to The Economist’s Big Mac Index).
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Culture of São Tomé e Príncipe – history, people, women, beliefs, food
http://www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/S-o-Tom-e-Pr-ncipe.html
São Tomé e Príncipe is the second smallest country in the Organization of African Unity. Culturally, it is a Luso-African creole nation peopled by descendants of Africans brought to work on plantations. Inhabiting two lush equatorial islands, the people of São Tomé e Príncipe are poor.
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São Tomé e Príncipe History, Language and Culture
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/sao-tome-e-principe/history-language-culture
São Tomé e Príncipe History, Language and Culture
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Sao Tome and Principe 2016 Crime & Safety Report – OSAC
https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=19767
Violent crime is rare, though there are isolated incidents of violence in the commission of robberies. Violent crime directed toward expatriates or foreign tourists is infrequent. The most common crime reported by expatriates is theft of unattended items.
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5 Tips on São Tomé and Príncipe Warnings or Dangers – Stay Safe!
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Sao_Tome_and_Principe/Warnings_or_Dangers-Sao_Tome_and_Principe-TG-C-1.html
São Tomé and Príncipe Warnings and Dangers
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Climate of São Tomé & Príncipe | Africa’s Eden
http://www.africas-eden.com/Climate-of-Sao-Tome--Principe.asp
At the interior’s higher altitudes, the average yearly temperature is 20°C (68°F), and nights are generally cool. Annual rainfall varies from 500 centimetres (200 inches) on the south-western slopes to 100 centimetres (40 inches) in the northern lowlands.
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Sao Tome and Principe Weather & Climate
http://www.saotomeislands.com/climate.html
When is the best time to visit Sao Tome and Principe? Sao Tome and Principe is a place that can be visited at any time.
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Sao Tome and Principe | Global Partnership for Education
http://www.globalpartnership.org/country/sao-tome-and-principe
Sao Tome and Principe joined GPE in 2007, on the basis of a 10-year Education Strategic Plan (2003-2013) that emphasized primary education as a priority and sought to ensure the achievement of universal primary completion by 2015.
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Education – São Tomé and Príncipe – system
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/S-o-Tom-and-Pr-ncipe-EDUCATION.html
São Tomé and Príncipe – Education
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Public holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9_and_Pr%C3%ADncipe
This is a list of holidays in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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Public Holidays in São Tomé & Príncipe
http://www.africas-eden.com/Public-Holidays-in-Sao-Tome--Principe.asp
Public holidays in São Tomé & Príncipe
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Sao Tome and Principe Demographics Profile 2016
http://www.indexmundi.com/sao_tome_and_principe/demographics_profile.html
Sao Tome and Principe Demographics Profile 2016
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Sao Tome and Principe – The World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/tp.html
Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
Trade
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Sao Tome & Principe Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations
http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/ST-Sao-Tome-Principe-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm
Sao Tome & Principe Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations details
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Express Import Guidelines: Sao Tome & Principe
http://www.dhl.com/en/st/country_profile/import_guidelines_express.html
Shipping guidelines, standard prohibitions and restrictions to consider when sending express shipments to Sao Tome & Principe.
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Sao Tome and Principe | Trade At a glance
http://wits.worldbank.org/CountrySnapshot/en/STP
Sao Tome and Principe Trade at a Glance : Most Recent Values
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International Trade Agreements with Sao Tome
http://fortuneofafrica.com/saotome/international-trade-agreements-with-sao-tome/
International Trade Agreements with Sao Tome
Housing and Rentals
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How to Find an Apartment in Sao Tome and Principe |
http://www.visahunter.com/housing/how-to-find-an-apartment-in-sao-tome-and-principe/
If you are looking for an apartment in Sao Tome and Principe online, you won’t have much luck. Your best bet will be to get a hotel or hostel and then ask around to see what housing options are available.
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Apartments for Rent in Sao tome e principe apartments
http://www.globalbushtratour.com/saotome/sao-tome-principe-apartments/
Most travellers coming to Apartments Sao Tome and Principe for long term as well as short term business/ leisure purposes will prefer some sort of a ‘Home away from Home’ kind of setting which we often refer to as rented Apartments.
Travel
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Sao Tome and Principe Travel and Tourism Information
http://www.saotomeislands.com/
Travel website from the Sao tome and Principe Travel and Tourism.
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Sao Tome and Principe Tourism: Best of Sao Tome and
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g294441-Sao_Tome_and_Principe-Vacations.html
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