Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Portugal  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Portuguese Republic | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lisbon | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 39° 0′ 0″ N | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ W | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Portugal is 92,230 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Portugal is bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe by 91,266 sq km. Portugal is around 95.67 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Portugal | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 92,230 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 91,266 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 35,610 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 35,238 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.2 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Portugal | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lisbon | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Portuguese | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | Portuguese | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 84.8 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Portugal are called Portuguese, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Portugal | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | STN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +351 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .pt | .st |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PT | ST |
Indicators | Portugal | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | A Portuguesa | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Portuguese | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Iberian Wolf | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | Barcelos Rooster | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | Porcelain Rose | None |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green and red | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Portugal | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 | Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 05:49 PM | 05:49 PM |
Timezones  | UTC±0 (Western European Time) UTC+1 (Western European Summer Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+0 (Western European Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Portugal is [05:49 PM], [Wednesday, 25th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in São Tomé and Príncipe is [05:49 PM], [Wednesday, 25th December, 2024].
So the current time and date in Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Portugal as of 2023 is estimated to be around 10,525,347, 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, Portugal had 10,293,491 more people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Portugal is 0.07% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Portugal | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.3 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19.5 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Portugal | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lisbon | São Tomé |
Current Time | 05:49 PM | 05:49 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 14.84 Degree Celsius | 27.30 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 20 Degree | 1.91 km/hr, 260 Degree |
Humidity  | 71 % | 77 % |
Indicators | Portugal | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.43 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 98.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 43.34 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Portugal | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (126 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Stomach cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 7.2 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 11.46 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Portugal, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 126 people per 100,000 people in Portugal, 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 Portugal, spent [ 11.14% ] 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 | Portugal | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (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 Portugal, are 1.32 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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