São Tomé, portuguese for "Saint Thomas", is the charming
capital of the republic of São Tomé and Principe.
The city is located on the north east of São Tomé island, in the
Gulf of Guinea.
It is the country’s largest town, administrative and commercial centre,
and the main port with a good fishing industry.
São Tomé was founded by Portugal in 1485 and it achieved its independence
in 1975.
Since 1534, it has been the seat of a Roman Catholic bishop.
Today São Tomé is a very picturesque city, with colonial Portuguese
architecture and lovely parks. It has an international airport, and a railroad
runs to the interior of São Tomé island.
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