Sao Tome and Principe

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'''São Tomé and Príncipe''' (often called just "São Tomé" for short) is a small island nation off the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, located in the Gulf of Guinea, straddling the Equator, west of [[Gabon]]. Discovered and claimed by [[Portugal]] in the late 15th century, the islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century -- all grown with plantation slave labor, a form of which lingered into the 20th century. Although independence was achieved in 1975, democratic reforms were not instituted until the late 1980s, and the first free elections were held in 1991.
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Revision as of 17:12, 6 November 2008

Contents

Sao Tome and Principe Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Sao Tome and Principe.

Sao Tome & Principe
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Sao Tome & Principe
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Flag
Capital: Sao Tome
Language: Portuguese
Currency: dobra (STD)
Time Zone UTC
More notes about the country

Background

São Tomé and Príncipe (often called just "São Tomé" for short) is a small island nation off the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, located in the Gulf of Guinea, straddling the Equator, west of Gabon. Discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century, the islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century -- all grown with plantation slave labor, a form of which lingered into the 20th century. Although independence was achieved in 1975, democratic reforms were not instituted until the late 1980s, and the first free elections were held in 1991.

The waters around Sao Tome are clear and rich with life.

Describe the cruising/sailing in the region.

Climate & Weather

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Sources of weather forecasting here.

Charts

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Special Navigation Notes

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Local Radio Nets

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Arrival/Departure procedures

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Immigration

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Customs

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Ports & Popular Stops

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Offshore Islands

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Health

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Security

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Transportation

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References & Publications

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Cruiser's Friends

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Forum Discussions

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Personal Notes

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