Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An island nation in the South Atlantic Ocean: The Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe is a country located off the western coast of Africa, comprising two main islands and several smaller islets.
   • A former Portuguese colony: It achieved independence from Portugal in the year 1975.
   • A nation with significant natural resources: The country is noted for possessing substantial offshore oil reserves.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe is known for its cocoa production and biodiversity.
  • Tourism is a growing sector in the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe.
  • The government of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe is exploring its offshore oil reserves.

Advanced Usage

• "The politics of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe": Refers to the governmental system and political affairs of this specific nation.
  • The politics of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe are characterized by a multi-party system.

Variants and Related Words

• Sao Tome and Principe (Proper noun): A common shortened form of the country's full official name.
  • The capital of Sao Tome and Principe is Sao Tome city.

Synonyms

• STP: An official abbreviation and synonym, often used in contexts like international organizations or data tables.
  • STP is a member of the African Union.

Noun

1. island nation in the South Atlantic off the west coast of Africa; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975; has enormous offshore oil reserves