Rolas

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Rolas
Map of São Tomé and Príncipe with Rolas Island on the bottom
Map of São Tomé and Príncipe with Rolas Island on the bottom
Area: km²
Population: Uninhabited
Elevation: N/A
Coordinates: 0 N
6 W
Location: São Tomé and Príncipe
Type: Stratovolcano

Rolas is a small island lying south of São Tomé Island, being the third largest island of São Tomé and Príncipe. It lies directly on the equator and is known for its beaches, its palm trees, its lighthouse and its beach resort. The island rises to a volcano and is linked by boat to Porto Alegre on São Tomé Island.

Coordinates: 0°00′S 6°32′E / 0, 6.533