Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | São Tomé and Príncipe  | Palau  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe | Republic of Palau |
Continent  | Africa | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | São Tomé | Ngerulmud |
Latitude  | 0° 0′ 0″ N | 7° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 6° 0′ 0″ E | 134° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km, and the total area of Palau is 459 sq km. São Tomé and Príncipe is bigger than Palau by 505 sq km. São Tomé and Príncipe is around 2.10 times bigger than Palau.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Palau |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 964 Sq km | 459 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 505 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 372 Sq Mile | 177 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 195 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | Negligible |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Palau |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | São Tomé | Koror |
Demonyms  | São Toméan | Palauan |
Official Languages  | Portuguese | Palauan, English |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary presidential republic under a non-partisan democracy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 91.1 % | 78.7 % |
The people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan, and the people of Palau are called Palauan.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Palau |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra | United States dollar |
Currency Symbol  | STN | USD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +239 | +680 |
Internet TLD  | .st | .pw |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | ST | PW |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Palau |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Independência total | Belau rekid |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Total Independence | Our Palau |
National Animal  | Grey Parrot | Fruit Bat |
National Bird  | Giant Sunbird | Palau Fruit Dove |
National Flower  | None | Plumeria |
National Sport  | Football | Basketball |
National Colors  | Green, yellow, red and black | Yellow and blue |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Palau |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 09:54 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+9 (Palau Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+9 (Palau 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 [09:54 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
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 Palau as of 2023 is estimated to be around 18,058.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, São Tomé and Príncipe had 213,798 more people than Palau.
The annual Population Growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81% and the annual population growth in Palau is 0.14%.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Palau |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 26.2 % | 20.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.3 % | 71.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.5 % | 7.5 % |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Palau |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | São Tomé | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 09:54 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 28.98 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.08 km/hr, 223 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 73 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Palau |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) | 0.85 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 72.29 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 59.21 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 22.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Palau |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) | Cardiovascular diseases (60 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) | Nutritional deficiencies ( 2 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11.7 (people per 100K population) | 3 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 1 (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 60 people per 100,000 people in Palau, are dying of Cardiovascular diseases, 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 Palau, spent [ 17.1% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Palau |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 48.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 2.8 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 42% (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 2.94 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Palau.
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