Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Samoa  | Latvia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Independent State of Samoa | Republic of Latvia |
Continent  | Oceania | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Apia | Riga |
Latitude  | 13° 35′ 0″ S | 57° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 172° 20′ 0″ W | 25° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Samoa is 2,831 sq km, and the total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km. Samoa is smaller than Latvia by 61,758 sq km. Samoa is around 22.81 times smaller than Latvia.
Indicators | Samoa | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,831 Sq km | 64,589 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 61,758 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 1,093 Sq Mile | 24,938 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 23,845 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | 2.09 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Apia | Riga |
Demonyms  | Samoan | Latvian, Lettish |
Official Languages  | Samoan, English | Latvian |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 97.9 % | 64 % |
The people of Samoa are called Samoan, and the people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish.
Indicators | Samoa | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Samoan tala | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | WST | EUR |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +685 | +371 |
Internet TLD  | .ws | .lv |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | WS | LV |
Indicators | Samoa | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | The Banner of Freedom | Dievs, svētī Latviju! |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Banner of Freedom | God Bless Latvia! |
National Animal  | Manumea | White Wagtail |
National Bird  | Manumea | White Wagtail |
National Flower  | Tequila Torch Ginger | Oxeye Daisy |
National Sport  | Cricket | Ice Hockey |
National Colors  | Red, white and blue | Carmine and white |
Indicators | Samoa | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:52 PM | 05:52 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+13 (Samoa Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+13 (Samoa Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Samoa is [03:52 PM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Latvia is [05:52 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
Samoa is [ 10 hours ] ahead of Latvia.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Samoa as of 2023 is estimated to be around 225,681, and the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Samoa had 1,656,069 less people than Latvia.
The annual Population Growth in Samoa is 1.22% and the annual population growth in Latvia is -0.67%.
Indicators | Samoa | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 25 % | 12.9 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.1 % | 68.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.92 % | 19 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Apia | Rīga |
Current Time | 03:52 PM | 05:52 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 30.51 Degree Celsius | -2.76 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.6 km/hr, 358 Degree | 0 km/hr, 0 Degree |
Humidity  | 71 % | 64 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.88 (Births Per Woman) | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 172.46 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 107.45 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 13.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Samoa | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (122 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 13 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.6 (people per 100K population) | 9.8 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 12.55 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Samoa, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 122 people per 100,000 people in Samoa, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Samoa, spent [ 6.8% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Samoa | Latvia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 38.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 62.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.39 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Samoa, are 2.57 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Latvia.
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