Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | São Tomé and Príncipe  | North Korea  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe | Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | São Tomé | Pyongyang |
Latitude  | 0° 0′ 0″ N | 40° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 6° 0′ 0″ E | 127° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km, and the total area of North Korea is 120,538 sq km. São Tomé and Príncipe is smaller than North Korea by 119,574 sq km. São Tomé and Príncipe is around 125.04 times smaller than North Korea.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 964 Sq km | 120,538 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 119,574 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 372 Sq Mile | 46,540 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 46,168 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 0.11 % |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | São Tomé | Pyongyang |
Demonyms  | São Toméan | North Korean |
Official Languages  | Portuguese | Korean |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Totalitarian dictatorship |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Chondoism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 91.1 % | 13 % |
The people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan, and the people of North Korea are called North Korean.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra | North Korean won |
Currency Symbol  | STN | KPW |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +239 | +850 |
Internet TLD  | .st | .kp |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | ST | KP |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Independência total | 애국가 (Aegukga) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Total Independence | The Patriotic Song |
National Animal  | Grey Parrot | Chollima |
National Bird  | Giant Sunbird | Northern goshawk |
National Flower  | None | Magnolia |
National Sport  | Football | Taekwondo |
National Colors  | Green, yellow, red and black | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Friday, 4th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 06:42 AM | 03:42 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+9 (Pyongyang Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+9 (Pyongyang 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 São Tomé and Príncipe is [06:42 AM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in North Korea is [03:42 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025].
São Tomé and Príncipe is [ 9 hours ] behind of North Korea.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of São Tomé and Príncipe as of 2023 is estimated to be around 231,856, and the total population of North Korea as of 2023 is estimated to be around 26,160,821.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, São Tomé and Príncipe had 25,928,965 less people than North Korea.
The annual Population Growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81% and the annual population growth in North Korea is 0.45%.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 26.2 % | 23.8 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.3 % | 68.6 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.5 % | 7.6 % |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | São Tomé | Pyongyang |
Current Time | 06:42 AM | 03:42 PM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 26.98 Degree Celsius | 16.22 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.97 km/hr, 221 Degree | 5.25 km/hr, 242 Degree |
Humidity  | 79 % | 29 % |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) | 1.79 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 174.04 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 102.78 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 13.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) | Cerebrovascular disease (6800 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) | Diarrhoeal diseases ( 300 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11.7 (people per 100K population) | 8.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 12.1 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.5 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in São Tomé and Príncipe, is [ Lower respiratory infections ]. Around 51.6 people per 100,000 people in São Tomé and Príncipe, are dying of Lower respiratory infections.
Similarly, around 6800 people per 100,000 people in North Korea, are dying of Cerebrovascular disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
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.
Likewise, the government of North Korea, spent [ 3.4% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | North Korea |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 26.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 24.5% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in São Tomé and Príncipe, are 3.30 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in North Korea.
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