São Tomé and Príncipe – São Tomé and Príncipe's capital is São Tomé

(Pronounced sou toe-may and prin-sip-ay and sou toe-may)

NOTE: Two snap cards denote that the capital city has the same name as the country. Two half snap cards denote that it is only half the name.

To remember the capital of São Tomé and Príncipe, use the following mnemonic:

A sow's tummy had a prince's slipper (São Tomé and Príncipe) tattooed on and also two halves of a snap card (São Tomé).

Interesting facts about São Tomé:

- Equatorial Coast: Positioned right along the northeastern coast on the Gulf of Guinea, the city sits just north of the equator, anchoring a lush island landscape.

- Historic Fortification: The city is home to the imposing São Sebastião Fort, a 16th-century Portuguese fortress built to protect the harbour that now houses the National Museum.

- Cocoa Heritage: The city serves as the economic and export heartbeat of a nation historically known as the world’s leading producer of cocoa, reflecting its rich agricultural legacy.