Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Marshall Islands  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of the Marshall Islands | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Oceania | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Majuro | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 7° 0′ 0″ N | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 171° 0′ 0″ E | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Marshall Islands is 181.43 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Marshall Islands is smaller than São Tomé and Príncipe by 782.57 sq km. Marshall Islands is around 5.31 times smaller than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Marshall Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 181.43 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 782.57 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 70.05 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 301.95 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | Negligible |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Majuro | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Marshallese | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | Marshallese, English | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic with an executive presidency | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 96.2 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Marshall Islands are called Marshallese, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Marshall Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | United States dollar | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | USD | STN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +692 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .mh | .st |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | MH | ST |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Forever Marshall Islands | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Forever Marshall Islands | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Black-footed Cat | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | Plumeria Frangipanis | None |
National Sport  | Stickball | Football |
National Colors  | Blue, orange, white | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 1st May, 2025 | Thursday, 1st May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 11:34 PM | 11:34 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+12 (Marshall Islands Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+12 (Marshall 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 Marshall Islands is [11:34 PM], [Thursday, 1st May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in São Tomé and Príncipe is [11:34 AM], [Thursday, 1st May, 2025].
Marshall Islands is [ 12 hours ] ahead of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Marshall Islands as of 2023 is estimated to be around 41,996, 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, Marshall Islands had 189,860 less people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Marshall Islands is -1.98% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Marshall Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 21.4 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.2 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.43 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Majuro | São Tomé |
Current Time | 11:34 PM | 11:34 AM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Broken Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 27.98 Degree Celsius | 32.02 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.63 km/hr, 60 Degree | 2.06 km/hr, 320 Degree |
Humidity  | 78 % | 62 % |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.67 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 291.68 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 237.36 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 24 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Marshall Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (90 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis ( 5 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 11.9 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 11.2 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 2 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Marshall Islands, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 90 people per 100,000 people in Marshall 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 Marshall Islands, spent [ 12.55% ] 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 | Marshall Islands | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 31.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 45.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.8 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (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 Marshall Islands, are 2.78 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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