Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Samoa  | Micronesia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Independent State of Samoa | Federated States of Micronesia |
Continent  | Oceania | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Apia | Palikir |
Latitude  | 13° 35′ 0″ S | 7° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 172° 20′ 0″ W | 158° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Samoa is 2,831 sq km, and the total area of Micronesia is 702 sq km. Samoa is bigger than Micronesia by 2,129 sq km. Samoa is around 4.03 times bigger than Micronesia.
Indicators | Samoa | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,831 Sq km | 702 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 2,129 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 1,093 Sq Mile | 271 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 822 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | 1.2 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Apia | Chuuk |
Demonyms  | Samoan | Micronesian |
Official Languages  | Samoan, English | English |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Federal presidential republic in free association with the United States |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 97.9 % | 95 % |
The people of Samoa are called Samoan, and the people of Micronesia are called Micronesian.
Indicators | Samoa | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Samoan tala | United States dollar |
Currency Symbol  | WST | USD |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +685 | +691 |
Internet TLD  | .ws | .fm |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | WS | FM |
Indicators | Samoa | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | The Banner of Freedom | Patriots of Micronesia |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Banner of Freedom | Patriotic Song |
National Animal  | Manumea | Chuuk Flying Fox |
National Bird  | Manumea | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Tequila Torch Ginger | Ceibo |
National Sport  | Cricket | Rugby Union |
National Colors  | Red, white and blue | Blue and white |
Indicators | Samoa | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 | Monday, 14th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 01:55 AM | 11:55 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+13 (Samoa Time) | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+13 (Samoa Time) | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape 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 Samoa is [01:55 AM], [Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Micronesia is [11:55 PM], [Monday, 14th April, 2025].
Samoa is [ 2 hours ] ahead of Micronesia.
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 Micronesia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 115,224.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Samoa had 110,457 more people than Micronesia.
The annual Population Growth in Samoa is 1.22% and the annual population growth in Micronesia is 0.59%.
Indicators | Samoa | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 25 % | 20.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.1 % | 73.5 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.92 % | 5.95 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Apia | Palikir |
Current Time | 01:55 AM | 11:55 PM |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 23.95 Degree Celsius | 28.41 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 8.74 km/hr, 101 Degree | 2.57 km/hr, 70 Degree |
Humidity  | 79 % | 79 % |
Indicators | Samoa | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.88 (Births Per Woman) | 2.67 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 172.46 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 217.39 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 107.45 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 104.98 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 13.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 20.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Samoa | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (122 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (170 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 13 people per 100K population) | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 21 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.6 (people per 100K population) | 14.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 12.55 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 28.21 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
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 170 people per 100,000 people in Micronesia, 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 Micronesia, spent [ 10.96% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Samoa | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 38.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 62.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 47.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.39 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 2.12 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Samoa, are 1.32 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Micronesia.
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