Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | São Tomé and Príncipe  | Suriname  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe | Republic of Suriname |
Continent  | Africa | South America |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | São Tomé | Paramaribo |
Latitude  | 0° 0′ 0″ N | 3° 55′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 6° 0′ 0″ E | 56° 0′ 0″ W |
The total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km, and the total area of Suriname is 163,820 sq km. São Tomé and Príncipe is smaller than Suriname by 162,856 sq km. São Tomé and Príncipe is around 169.94 times smaller than Suriname.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 964 Sq km | 163,820 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 162,856 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 372 Sq Mile | 63,250 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 62,878 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 1.1 % |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | São Tomé | Paramaribo |
Demonyms  | São Toméan | Surinamese |
Official Languages  | Portuguese | Dutch |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary assembly-independent republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 91.1 % | 48.4 % |
The people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan, and the people of Suriname are called Surinamese.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra | Surinamese dollar |
Currency Symbol  | STN | SRD |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +239 | +597 |
Internet TLD  | .st | .sr |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | ST | SR |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Independência total | God zij met ons Suriname |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Total Independence | God Be with Our Suriname |
National Animal  | Grey Parrot | Jaguar |
National Bird  | Giant Sunbird | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | None | Faya lobi |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Green, yellow, red and black | Green, white, red and yellow |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 05:17 AM | 02:18 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC-3 (Suriname Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC-3 (Suriname 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 [05:17 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Suriname is [02:18 AM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
São Tomé and Príncipe is [ 2 hours and 59 minutes ] ahead of Suriname.
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 Suriname as of 2023 is estimated to be around 623,236.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, São Tomé and Príncipe had 391,380 less people than Suriname.
The annual Population Growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81% and the annual population growth in Suriname is 1.00%.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 26.2 % | 18.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.3 % | 75.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.5 % | 6.8 % |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | São Tomé | Distrikt Paramaribo |
Current Time | 05:17 AM | 02:18 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Overcast Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 27.19 Degree Celsius | 23.94 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.26 km/hr, 231 Degree | 2.98 km/hr, 89 Degree |
Humidity  | 78 % | 94 % |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) | 2.32 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 247.55 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 152.99 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 14.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (111.9 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 20.2 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11.7 (people per 100K population) | 16.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 25.37 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.76 (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 111.9 people per 100,000 people in Suriname, are dying of Ischaemic heart 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 Suriname, spent [ 5.68% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | São Tomé and Príncipe | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 42.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 29% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 6.63 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in São Tomé and Príncipe, are 1.76 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Suriname.
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