Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Sri Lanka  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Asia | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 7° 0′ 0″ N | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 81° 0′ 0″ E | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Sri Lanka is 65,610 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Sri Lanka is bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe by 64,646 sq km. Sri Lanka is around 68.06 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 65,610 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 64,646 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 25,332.20 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 24,960.20 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.4 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Sri Lanka | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Colombo | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Sri Lankan | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | Sinhala, Tamil | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Buddhism | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 70.2 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Sri Lanka are called Sri Lankan, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Sri Lankan rupee | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | LKR | STN |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +94 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .lk | .st |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LK | ST |
Indicators | Sri Lanka | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | ශ්රී ලංකා මාතා (Sri Lanka Matha) | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Mother Sri Lanka | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Lion | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | Sri Lanka Junglefowl | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | Blue Water Lily | None |
National Sport  | Volleyball | Football |
National Colors  | Blue and yellow | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Sri Lanka | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:27 AM | 04:57 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard 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 Sri Lanka is [10:27 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in São Tomé and Príncipe is [04:57 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
Sri Lanka is [ 5 hours and 30 minutes ] ahead of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Sri Lanka as of 2023 is estimated to be around 22,037,000, 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, Sri Lanka had 21,805,144 more people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Sri Lanka is 0.42% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Sri Lanka | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 15.8 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73.3 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 10.8 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Sri Lanka | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | São Tomé |
Current Time | 10:27 AM | 04:57 AM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 30.10 Degree Celsius | 27.08 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0.83 km/hr, 292 Degree | 3.15 km/hr, 190 Degree |
Humidity  | 70 % | 80 % |
Indicators | Sri Lanka | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.97 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 151.7 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 65.45 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 5.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Sri Lanka | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (123 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Self-harm ( 14 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11.5 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 13.96 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Sri Lanka, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 123 people per 100,000 people in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka, spent [ 4.07% ] 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 | Sri Lanka | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 35.6 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 10.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.83 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 Sri Lanka, are 1.56 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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