Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Burkina Faso  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Burkina Faso | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ouagadougou | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 12° 21′ 0″ N | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 1° 34′ 0″ W | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Burkina Faso is 274,223 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Burkina Faso is bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe by 273,259 sq km. Burkina Faso is around 284.46 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 274,223 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 273,259 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 105,878 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 105,506 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.146 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Ouagadougou | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Burkinabé | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | Mooré, Bissa, Dyula, Fula | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary republic under a military junta | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 63.8 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Burkina Faso are called Burkinabé, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | West African CFA franc | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | XOF | STN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +226 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .bf | .st |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | BF | ST |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Ditanyè | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One Single Night | Total Independence |
National Animal  | African Horse | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | White-bellied Go-away-bird | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | Red rose | None |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Red, green and yellow | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 11:16 AM | 11:16 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Burkina Faso is [11:16 AM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in São Tomé and Príncipe is [11:16 AM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024].
So the current time and date in Burkina Faso and São Tomé and Príncipe are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Burkina Faso as of 2023 is estimated to be around 23,251,485, and the total population of São Tomé and Príncipe as of 2023 is estimated to be around 231,856.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Burkina Faso had 23,019,629 more people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Burkina Faso is 2.80% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 29.1 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.4 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.48 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Ouagadougou | São Tomé |
Current Time | 11:16 AM | 11:16 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 29.07 Degree Celsius | 28.19 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 5.66 km/hr, 90 Degree | 1.92 km/hr, 236 Degree |
Humidity  | 18 % | 71 % |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.67 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 318.37 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 240.68 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 50.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Burkina Faso | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (90.7 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Meningitis ( 16.6 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 27.8 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 7.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.08 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Burkina Faso, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 90.7 people per 100,000 people in Burkina Faso, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
Similarly, around 51.6 people per 100,000 people in São Tomé and Príncipe, are dying of Lower respiratory infections, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Burkina Faso, spent [ 6.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of São Tomé and Príncipe, spent [ 7.83% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 30.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 6.75% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 9.81 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Burkina Faso, are 2.44 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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