Country
S.Tomé & Príncipe
1.001 Km2 area
140.000 inhabitants
Capital S.Tomé
Portuguese official Language
French1ª. Foreign Language
English
Weather
Temperatures are mild all year long.
When to go
São Tomé is a privileged country; the weather is excellent all year long so any time is a good time to visit this equatorial paradise.
Time Zone
GMT
Clothing
During the day, wear light shirts or t-shirts, with shorts. At night it is recommended ht use of light long sleeved shirts and light trousers. You should wear summer shoes or snickers. Summer suit and tie obligatory for summer receptions.
Health (Vaccines)
It is necessary the vaccine for the yellow fever, it may be taken in vaccination centres and it is also recommended an anti-Plasmodium treatment. (Usually mephaquin is used). First, you should take one (1) pill the week before the departure, one (1) per week during the stay and one per week in the next (4) weeks after arriving, always in the same day of the week. In case of doubt consult your doctor).
Visa
Visa obligatory, it can be acquired in the consulate or in the airport at arrival.
Currency
The local currency is Dobra. The American Dollar and the Euro are the most used and easily exchanged foreign currencies.
The average exchange is:
1 USD ---------------- 11.200 Dobras
1 Euro ---------------- 13.500 Dobras
Commerce
The handicraft has high quality and original.
The flowers are amazing; especially the parrot peaks and the porcelain rose.
The fruit is great; we recommend the papaya, the pineapple, the jaca and carambole. The purchase of parrots and turtle articles is forbidden.