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São Tomé and Príncipe

Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

Civil law (Portuguese tradition)Unitary semi-presidential republicIndexed· 2026-08-03
Capital
São Tomé
Population
230,000
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
STN

São Tomé and Príncipe · Constitution

Constitution of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

Adopted by referendum in 1990, ending single-party rule, and revised in 2003. Establishes a semi-presidential republic with an extensive fundamental rights catalogue and recognises the autonomous region of Príncipe.

The constitutional text

Adopted by referendum in 1990, ending single-party rule, and revised in 2003. Establishes a semi-presidential republic with an extensive fundamental rights catalogue and recognises the autonomous region of Príncipe.

Separation of powers

Semi-presidential: a directly elected President with veto and dissolution powers, a Prime Minister accountable to the National Assembly, and an independent judiciary.

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