Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Micronesia  | Costa Rica  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federated States of Micronesia | Republic of Costa Rica |
Continent  | Oceania | North America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Palikir | San José |
Latitude  | 7° 0′ 0″ N | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 158° 0′ 0″ E | 84° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of Micronesia is 702 sq km, and the total area of Costa Rica is 51,179.92 sq km. Micronesia is smaller than Costa Rica by 50,477.92 sq km. Micronesia is around 72.91 times smaller than Costa Rica.
Indicators | Micronesia | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 702 Sq km | 51,179.92 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 50,477.92 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 271 Sq Mile | 19,760.68 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 19,489.68 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.2 % | 1.05 % |
Indicators | Micronesia | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Chuuk | San José |
Demonyms  | Micronesian | Costa Rican |
Official Languages  | English | Spanish |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic in free association with the United States | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 95 % | 72.6 % |
The people of Micronesia are called Micronesian, and the people of Costa Rica are called Costa Rican.
Indicators | Micronesia | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | United States dollar | Costa Rican colón |
Currency Symbol  | USD | CRC |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +691 | +506 |
Internet TLD  | .fm | .cr |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | FM | CR |
Indicators | Micronesia | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Patriots of Micronesia | Noble patria, tu hermosa bandera |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Patriotic Song | National Anthem of Costa Rica |
National Animal  | Chuuk Flying Fox | West Indian manatee |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Clay-colored Thrush |
National Flower  | Ceibo | Purple Country Girl |
National Sport  | Rugby Union | Football |
National Colors  | Blue and white | Blue, white and red |
Indicators | Micronesia | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 11:32 AM | 06:32 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape Time) | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape Time) | UTC-6 (Central Standard 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 Micronesia is [11:32 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Costa Rica is [06:32 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Micronesia is [ 17 hours ] ahead of Costa Rica.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Micronesia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 115,224, and the total population of Costa Rica as of 2023 is estimated to be around 5,212,173.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Micronesia had 5,096,949 less people than Costa Rica.
The annual Population Growth in Micronesia is 0.59% and the annual population growth in Costa Rica is 0.85%.
Indicators | Micronesia | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.6 % | 14.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73.5 % | 75.8 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 5.95 % | 9.96 % |
Indicators | Micronesia | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Palikir | San José |
Current Time | 11:32 AM | 06:32 PM |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 29.97 Degree Celsius | 21.09 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 5.66 km/hr, 70 Degree | 4.12 km/hr, 300 Degree |
Humidity  | 75 % | 87 % |
Indicators | Micronesia | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.67 (Births Per Woman) | 1.52 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 217.39 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 130.02 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 104.98 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 65.17 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 20.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 6.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Micronesia | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (170 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (52.3 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 21 people per 100K population) | Stomach cancer ( 13.1 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 14.1 (people per 100K population) | 15.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 28.21 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 8.06 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.14 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Micronesia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 170 people per 100,000 people in Micronesia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 52.3 people per 100,000 people in Costa Rica, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Micronesia, spent [ 10.96% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Costa Rica, spent [ 7.57% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Micronesia | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 37.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 47.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 31.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.12 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 3.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 9% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Micronesia, are 1.50 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Costa Rica.
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