Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Timor-Leste  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Asia | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Dili | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 8° 50′ 0″ S | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 125° 0′ 0″ E | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Timor-Leste is 14,874 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Timor-Leste is bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe by 13,910 sq km. Timor-Leste is around 15.43 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Timor-Leste | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 14,874 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 13,910 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 5,743 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 5,371 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.3 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Timor-Leste | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Dili | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Timorese | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | Tetum, Portuguese | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Presidential republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 97 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Timor-Leste are called Timorese, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Timor-Leste | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | United States Dollar | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | USD | STN |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +670 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .tl | .st |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TL | ST |
Indicators | Timor-Leste | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Pátria | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Fatherland | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Crocodile | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | Timor Sparrow | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | Hibiscus | None |
National Sport  | Football | Football |
National Colors  | Yellow, black, white and red | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Timor-Leste | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 01:48 PM | 04:48 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+9 (Timor-Leste Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+9 (Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste is [01:48 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in São Tomé and Príncipe is [04:48 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Timor-Leste is [ 9 hours ] ahead of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Timor-Leste as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,360,596, 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, Timor-Leste had 1,128,740 more people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Timor-Leste is 1.59% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Timor-Leste | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 23.4 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.6 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.99 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Timor-Leste | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Dili | São Tomé |
Current Time | 01:48 PM | 04:48 AM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Light Rain  |
Current Temperature  | 28.94 Degree Celsius | 27.11 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.67 km/hr, 8 Degree | 3.65 km/hr, 228 Degree |
Humidity  | 70 % | 82 % |
Indicators | Timor-Leste | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.05 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 189.89 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 145.1 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 41.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Timor-Leste | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis (88.1 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Diabetes mellitus ( 12.1 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 3.69 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.07 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Timor-Leste, is [ Tuberculosis ]. Around 88.1 people per 100,000 people in Timor-Leste, are dying of Tuberculosis.
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 Timor-Leste, spent [ 11.44% ] 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 | Timor-Leste | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 35.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 2.35% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.4 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 Timor-Leste, are 7.02 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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