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Neighboring Countries of Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
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Neighbouring countries (#162 of 236)
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Total land borders
209 km
Coastline
964
Area in km²
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Geography of Sao Tome and Principe
Location
Central Africa, islands in the Gulf of Guinea, just north of the Equator, west of Gabon
Area
964 km² — more than five times the size of Washington, D.C.
Terrain
Volcanic, mountainous
Climate
Tropical; hot, humid; one rainy season (October to May)
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Pico de Sao Tome 2,024 m. Lowest: Atlantic Ocean 0 m.
Natural resources
Fish, hydropower
Natural hazards
Flooding
Good to know
The second-smallest African country (after the Seychelles); the two main islands form part of a chain of extinct volcanoes, and both are mountainous
Also with 0 neighbours in Africa
Neighboring countries of Cape Verde
Neighboring countries of Comoros
Neighboring countries of Madagascar
Neighboring countries of Mauritius
Neighboring countries of Seychelles- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
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Frequently asked questions about the borders of Sao Tome and Principe
How many countries border Sao Tome and Principe?
Sao Tome and Principe has no land borders with any other country — it is surrounded by sea.
Is Sao Tome and Principe landlocked?
No. Sao Tome and Principe has 209 km of coastline.
What is the highest point of Sao Tome and Principe?
Pico de Sao Tome 2,024 m. The lowest point is Atlantic Ocean 0 m.
Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain).