Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe
Overseas Province of São Tomé and Príncipe Província Ultramarina de São Tomé e Príncipe Colony; Overseas province of the Portuguese Empire 1470–1975 Flag Coat of arms Anthem "Hymno Patriótico" (1808–26) Patriotic Anthem "Hino da Carta" (1826–1911) Hymn of the Charter "A Portuguesa" (1911–75) The Portuguese Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe Capital São Tomé ( Santo António 1753–1852 ) Languages Portuguese Political structure Colony; Overseas province of the Portuguese Empire Head of state • King 1470–81 Afonso V of Portugal • President 1974–75 Francisco da Costa Gomes Governor • 1755 (first) Lopo de Sousa Coutinho • 1974–75 (last) António Elísio Capelo Pires Veloso Historical era Imperialism • Established 1470 • End of Portuguese Empire 12 July 1975 Currency São Tomé and Príncipe escudo Succeeded by São Tomé and Príncipe Today part of São Tomé and Prínc...