Sao Thome e Principe
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Definition
Proper noun: * São Tomé and Príncipe: An island nation in the South Atlantic Ocean, located off the western coast of Central Africa. It consists of two main islands, São Tomé and Príncipe, and several smaller islets. The country achieved independence from Portugal in 1975.
Usage
- The proper noun São Tomé and Príncipe is used to refer to the country as a geopolitical entity.
- The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe is a member of the United Nations.
- Cocoa production is a key part of the economy in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used attributively to describe things originating from or related to the country.
- The São Tomé and Príncipe government announced new economic policies.
- She studies São Tomé and Príncipe history.
Variants and Related Words
- São-Tomean (adjective): Of or relating to São Tomé and Príncipe.
- The São-Tomean ambassador gave a speech.
- STP: The three-letter ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code for São Tomé and Príncipe, often used in international contexts.
- The shipping container was registered with the code STP.
Synonyms
- Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe: The country's official full name.
Notes on Meaning
This term refers specifically to the sovereign island nation. The individual islands are simply called São Tomé and Príncipe.
Noun
- island nation in the South Atlantic off the west coast of Africa; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975; has enormous offshore oil reserves