Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Micronesia  | Solomon Islands  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federated States of Micronesia | Solomon Islands |
Continent  | Oceania | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Palikir | Honiara |
Latitude  | 7° 0′ 0″ N | 9° 27′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 158° 0′ 0″ E | 160° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Micronesia is 702 sq km, and the total area of Solomon Islands is 28,896 sq km. Micronesia is smaller than Solomon Islands by 28,194 sq km. Micronesia is around 41.16 times smaller than Solomon Islands.
Indicators | Micronesia | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 702 Sq km | 28,896 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 28,194 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 271 Sq Mile | 11,157 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 10,886 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.2 % | 3.2 % |
Indicators | Micronesia | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Chuuk | Honiara |
Demonyms  | Micronesian | Solomon Island |
Official Languages  | English | English, Pijin |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic in free association with the United States | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 95 % | 97.4 % |
The people of Micronesia are called Micronesian, and the people of Solomon Islands are called Solomon Island.
Indicators | Micronesia | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | United States dollar | Solomon Islands dollar |
Currency Symbol  | USD | SBD |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +691 | +677 |
Internet TLD  | .fm | .sb |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | FM | SB |
Indicators | Micronesia | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Patriots of Micronesia | God Save Our Solomon Islands |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Patriotic Song | God Save Our Solomon Islands |
National Animal  | Chuuk Flying Fox | Turtle |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Yellow-bibbed Lory |
National Flower  | Ceibo | Hibiscus |
National Sport  | Rugby Union | Rugby Sevens |
National Colors  | Blue and white | Olive green, yellow and blue |
Indicators | Micronesia | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape Time) | UTC+11 (Solomon Islands Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape Time) | UTC+11 (Solomon Islands 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 |
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 Solomon Islands as of 2023 is estimated to be around 740,424.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Micronesia had 625,200 less people than Solomon Islands.
The annual Population Growth in Micronesia is 0.59% and the annual population growth in Solomon Islands is 2.43%.
Indicators | Micronesia | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.6 % | 26 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73.5 % | 70.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 5.95 % | 3.3 % |
Indicators | Micronesia | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Current Time | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Micronesia | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.67 (Births Per Woman) | 3.92 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 217.39 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 182.72 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 104.98 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 140.57 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 20.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 15.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Micronesia | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (170 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (146 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 21 people per 100K population) | Self-harm ( 15 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 14.1 (people per 100K population) | 11.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 28.21 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.67 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
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 146 people per 100,000 people in Solomon Islands, 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 Solomon Islands, spent [ 4.76% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Micronesia | Solomon Islands |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 29.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 47.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 22.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.12 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.62 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 40% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Micronesia, are 2.08 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Solomon Islands.
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