Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Solomon Islands  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Solomon Islands | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Oceania | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Honiara | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 9° 27′ 0″ S | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 160° 0′ 0″ E | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Solomon Islands is 28,896 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Solomon Islands is bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe by 27,932 sq km. Solomon Islands is around 29.98 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 28,896 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 27,932 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 11,157 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 10,785 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 3.2 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Solomon Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Honiara | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Solomon Island | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | English, Pijin | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 97.4 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Solomon Islands are called Solomon Island, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Solomon Islands dollar | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | SBD | STN |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +677 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .sb | .st |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | SB | ST |
Indicators | Solomon Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | God Save Our Solomon Islands | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Save Our Solomon Islands | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Turtle | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | Yellow-bibbed Lory | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | None |
National Sport  | Rugby Sevens | Football |
National Colors  | Olive green, yellow and blue | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Solomon Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 12:12 PM | 01:12 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+11 (Solomon Islands Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+11 (Solomon Islands 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 |
The current time and date in Solomon Islands is [12:12 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in São Tomé and Príncipe is [01:12 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Solomon Islands is [ 11 hours ] ahead of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Solomon Islands as of 2023 is estimated to be around 740,424, 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, Solomon Islands had 508,568 more people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Solomon Islands is 2.43% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Solomon Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 26 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 3.3 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Solomon Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Honiara | São Tomé |
Current Time | 12:12 PM | 01:12 AM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 30.77 Degree Celsius | 27.32 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.22 km/hr, 26 Degree | 3.39 km/hr, 236 Degree |
Humidity  | 67 % | 81 % |
Indicators | Solomon Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.92 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 182.72 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 140.57 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 15.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Solomon Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (146 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Self-harm ( 15 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11.2 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.67 (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 Solomon Islands, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 146 people per 100,000 people in Solomon Islands, 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 Solomon Islands, spent [ 4.76% ] 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 | Solomon Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 29.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.62 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 40% (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 Solomon Islands, are 1.37 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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