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Quiz: São Tomé and Príncipe

  1. What was the capital?

    • São Tomé
    • Marigot
    • Ankara
    • Windhoek
    Answer

    São Tomé — Capital: São Tomé.

  2. When was São Tomé and Príncipe founded?

    • 12 July 1975, independence from Portugal
    • 11 February 1929, by the Lateran Treaties with Italy
    • 2 July 1976, reunification of North and South Vietnam
    • 3 September 1971, independence from Britain
    Answer

    12 July 1975, independence from Portugal — Founded: 12 July 1975, independence from Portugal.

  3. What form of government does São Tomé and Príncipe have?

    • Semi presidential republic
    • Civil war since 2014; the Houthis hold the north, the recognized government the south
    • Administered by the Australian government through an administrator, with local services from a regional council under administration
    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    Answer

    Semi presidential republic — Government: Semi presidential republic.

  4. True or false: São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in the Gulf of Guinea, Africa's second smallest state.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in the Gulf of Guinea, Africa's second smallest state.