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ST · Africa

São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe is a sovereign country in Middle Africa; coastlines, ports, and air links shape many of its outside connections. São Tomé is the capital; key languages include Portuguese; the listed currency is São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN); population is about 240.3K.

Capital
São Tomé
Currency
São Tomé and Príncipe dobra (STN)
Languages
Portuguese
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Flag of Central African Republic
CF · Africa

Central African Republic

Central African Republic is a sovereign country in Middle Africa bordered by Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, and others. Bangui is the capital; key languages include French and Sango; the listed currency is Central African CFA franc (XAF); population is about 5.5M.

Capital
Bangui
Currency
Central African CFA franc (XAF)
Languages
French, Sango
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Population

São Tomé and Príncipe245K
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Central African Republic5.7M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

São Tomé and Príncipe$981.3M
2025 · current USD
Central African Republic$3.1B
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

São Tomé and Príncipe$4.1K
2025 · current USD
Central African Republic$556.1
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

São Tomé and Príncipe1.0%
2025 annual growth
Central African Republic4.5%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

São Tomé and Príncipe70.3 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Central African Republic58.2 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

São Tomé and Príncipe964 km²
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Central African Republic622,984 km²
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Median age

São Tomé and Príncipe19.7 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Central African Republic14.6 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

São Tomé and Príncipe69.2%
World Bank · 2025
Central African Republic44.6%
World Bank · 2025

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São Tomé and Príncipe
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Central African Republic leads this comparison with 5.7M people.

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São Tomé and Príncipe essentials

Subregion
Middle Africa
Time zones
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Driving side
Right
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  • São Tomé is the capital city.
  • São Tomé and Príncipe covers 964 km².
  • São Tomé and Príncipe has no land borders; sea and air links shape outside connections.
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Central African Republic essentials

Subregion
Middle Africa
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Right
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  • Bangui is the capital city.
  • Central African Republic covers 622,984 km².
  • Central African Republic is landlocked.