Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Cameroon  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Cameroon | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Africa | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Yaoundé | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 3° 50′ 0″ N | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 11° 30′ 0″ E | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Cameroon is 475,442 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Cameroon is bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe by 474,478 sq km. Cameroon is around 493.20 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Cameroon | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 475,442 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 474,478 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 183,569 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 183,197 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.57 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Cameroon | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Douala | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Cameroonian | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | French, English | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary dominant-party presidential republic under a dictatorship | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 66.3 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Cameroon are called Cameroonian, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Cameroon | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Central African CFA franc | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | XAF | STN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +237 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .cm | .st |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CM | ST |
Indicators | Cameroon | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | O Cameroon, Cradle of Our Forefathers | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | O Cameroon, Cradle of our Forefathers | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Lion | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | African Grey Parrot | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | Red Stinkwood | None |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green, red and yellow | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Cameroon | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 11:10 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa 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 Cameroon is [11:10 AM], [Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Cameroon as of 2023 is estimated to be around 28,647,293, 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, Cameroon had 28,415,437 more people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Cameroon is 2.85% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Cameroon | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 28.3 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.1 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.54 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Cameroon | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yaoundé | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 11:10 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 31.86 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 1.15 km/hr, 131 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 45 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Cameroon | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 4.38 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 330.33 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 273.61 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 47 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Cameroon | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (79.3 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Diabetes mellitus ( 21.1 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 10.6 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 9.02 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.36 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Cameroon, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 79.3 people per 100,000 people in Cameroon, 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 Cameroon, spent [ 3.82% ] 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 | Cameroon | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 14.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.1 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 7% (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 Cameroon, are 1.11 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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