Sao Tome and Principe country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (PT)
📍 Sao Tome and Principe
Theme Independence Day 2027
Sao Tome and Principe is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Sao Tome, the national observance is Independence Day on 12 July, and the national colours are green and gold. Sao Tome and Principe became independent from Portugal on 12 July 1975.
Capital and region (PT)
Sao Tome is the capital. Sao Tome and Principe sits in the African time region, on the Africa/Sao_Tome clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Monday, 12 July 2027. Sao Tome and Principe became independent from Portugal on 12 July 1975. Locally it is called Dia da Independência. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are green and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Sao Tome and Principe?
The capital is Sao Tome.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Monday, 12 July 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are green and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Sao Tome and Principe became independent from Portugal on 12 July 1975.
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