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Principe

Principe

1 7.2
An island in the Gulf of Guinea that is part of São Tomé and Príncipe
  • proper noun
translation icon : Príncipe
  • Their faunas are frequently highly threatened, and many have no protected areas at all (e.g., Principe Island in the Gulf of Guinea).
  • Principe Island
  • Tome and Principe
  • Sao Tome and Principe

Examples

  • Right now, 70 percent of Pestana's business in Sao Tome and Principe comes from Portugal, mainly via tour operators.

    Academic text (2010)

  • So far, three free zones are planned: one at the international airport to handle light manufacture, repackaging, and so on; one at Principe Port for activities like fishing and offshore oil exploration; and one for offshore financial services.

    Academic text (2010)

  • John J. Allen provides an interesting history of the Principe Theatre.

    Academic text (1993)

  • In 1848, when the government offered the Cruz and Principe theaters up for public bid, no one came forth.

    Academic text (1993)

  • When Sam Taubenseel got fired, his friends in the Principe Organization gave him a half-secret going-away party.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • São Tomé and Príncipe is known for its rich biodiversity and beautiful landscapes.

  • The island of Príncipe is part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

  • Tourists flock to Príncipe to experience its stunning beaches and vibrant culture.

Compounds

Sao Tome and Principe
6.3

An island country off the west coast of Africa made of two main islands

Surface Forms

Principe main

Etymology

Principe is the Portuguese name for the island and comes from príncipe, which means 'prince'. Portuguese sailors named the island after a prince, so the name simply means 'the prince' and explains why the country is called São Tomé and Príncipe.