Trinidade is the second largest city in the small island nation of São Tomé and Principe. It is the capital city of São Tomé, which is a separate island from Principe. Although it is located in the Guinea Bay of Central Africa, it is equally Portuguese as African in culture owing to its historical roots. It is a picturesque tourist destination virtually sitting on the equator.

Typical equatorial climate prevails in São Tomé—humidity and heat. Average daytime temperatures rise up to 30°C. The southern part of the island receives some rain even during the dry season (from June to September).

Trinidade has approximately 15,000 residents. Owing to its proximity to the coastline, fishing is an important commercial activity of the inhabitants. An important produce of São Tomé is cocoa, which accounts for nearly 95% of exports.

São Tomé, portuguese for "Saint Thomas", is the charming capital of the republic of São Tomé and Principe.
The city is located on the north east of S...