Sao Tome and Principe Bandiera della Sao Tome and Principe

Cartina geografica della Sao Tome and Principe

 General informations

Country Name

Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

Continent

Africa

Surface area

1,001 km2

Capital

Sao Tomé

Population

200.000 (approx.)

Language

Portuguese

Currency

Dobra (STN)

Time zone

-1hr compared to Italy

Area code for Italy

0039

Area code from Italy

00239

 Prevention

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory for all travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from at-risk countries, or who have stopped off at an airport in a high-risk country. The risk of yellow fever in the country is very low; you should book an appointment with your doctor to discuss whether vaccination is advisable.

Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.

Rabies

Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.

Typhus

Bacterial in origin, typhoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food and drink, especially in regions with inadequate sanitary conditions.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or coming into contact with infected individuals. It is also recommended for all travellers under the age of 16, who plan to stay in the country for more than 3 months.

Malaria

Malaria is transmitted by the bites of infected mosquitos and is widespread throughout the country. As a vaccine is still not available, you must take careful precautions to avoid mosquito bites and in some cases it may be necessary to take antimalarial medication, after thorough evaluation by a qualified doctor.

Chikungunya, Dengue

These diseases are spread by the bites of infected mosquitos and there are no vaccines. Consequently, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.

Insect bites and stings

Diseases such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, Rift Valley Fever, Leishmaniasis, African trypanosomiasis and West Nile virus, are present in some parts of Central Africa. As these diseases are transmitted by insect bites and there are no vaccines, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.

The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.

 Territory and climate

Sao Tome and Principe is a country in equatorial Africa. It is located in the Gulf of Guinea and comprises the island of São Tomé, the island of Príncipe and several uninhabited islets.

The territory is volcanic in origin and predominantly mountainous. The highest point is Pico de São Tomé mountain at 2,024 metres. The climate is extremely humid, with average temperatures between 24 and 32 °C. Rainfall is concentrated between March and May and June and September.

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