Speaking of Ranma (Saotome), there is a country named Sao Tome.
You don't believe me ? Check on your phone book. ^_^

Isn't it just off the coast of Africa, or in the general region? I think
I've also seen the "Bay of Sao Tome" somewhere on an Atlas, but I'm
probably wrong.

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