Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Samoa  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Independent State of Samoa | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Oceania | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Apia | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 13° 35′ 0″ S | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 172° 20′ 0″ W | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Samoa is 2,831 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Samoa is bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe by 1,867 sq km. Samoa is around 2.94 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Samoa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 2,831 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,867 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 1,093 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 721 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Samoa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Apia | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Samoan | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | Samoan, English | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 97.9 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Samoa are called Samoan, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Samoa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Samoan tala | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | WST | STN |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +685 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .ws | .st |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | WS | ST |
Indicators | Samoa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | The Banner of Freedom | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Banner of Freedom | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Manumea | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | Manumea | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | Tequila Torch Ginger | None |
National Sport  | Cricket | Football |
National Colors  | Red, white and blue | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Samoa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+13 (Samoa Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+13 (Samoa 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 |
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 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, Samoa had 6,175 less people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Samoa is 1.22% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Samoa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 25 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.1 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.92 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Samoa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ 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 | Samoa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.88 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 172.46 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 107.45 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 13.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Samoa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (122 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 13 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.6 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 12.55 (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 Samoa, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 122 people per 100,000 people in Samoa, 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 Samoa, spent [ 6.8% ] 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 | Samoa | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 38.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 62.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.39 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (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 Samoa, are 3.78 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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