Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Micronesia  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federated States of Micronesia | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Oceania | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Palikir | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 7° 0′ 0″ N | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 158° 0′ 0″ E | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Micronesia is 702 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Micronesia is smaller than São Tomé and Príncipe by 262 sq km. Micronesia is around 1.37 times smaller than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Micronesia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 702 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 262 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 271 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 101 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.2 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Micronesia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Chuuk | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Micronesian | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | English | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic in free association with the United States | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 95 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Micronesia are called Micronesian, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Micronesia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | United States dollar | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | USD | STN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +691 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .fm | .st |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | FM | ST |
Indicators | Micronesia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Patriots of Micronesia | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Patriotic Song | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Chuuk Flying Fox | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | Ceibo | None |
National Sport  | Rugby Union | Football |
National Colors  | Blue and white | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Micronesia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:46 PM | 05:46 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape 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 Micronesia is [04:46 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in São Tomé and Príncipe is [05:46 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Micronesia is [ 11 hours ] ahead of São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 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, Micronesia had 116,632 less people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Micronesia is 0.59% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Micronesia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.6 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73.5 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 5.95 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Micronesia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Palikir | São Tomé |
Current Time | 04:46 PM | 05:46 AM |
Current Weather  | Moderate Rain  | Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 27.84 Degree Celsius | 27.30 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 120 Degree | 3.87 km/hr, 235 Degree |
Humidity  | 81 % | 81 % |
Indicators | Micronesia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.67 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 217.39 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 104.98 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 20.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Micronesia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (170 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 21 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 14.1 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 28.21 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.06 (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 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 Micronesia, spent [ 10.96% ] 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 | Micronesia | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 47.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.12 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Micronesia, are 2.85 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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