Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Micronesia  | Samoa  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Federated States of Micronesia | Independent State of Samoa |
Continent  | Oceania | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Palikir | Apia |
Latitude  | 7° 0′ 0″ N | 13° 35′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 158° 0′ 0″ E | 172° 20′ 0″ W |
The total area of Micronesia is 702 sq km, and the total area of Samoa is 2,831 sq km. Micronesia is smaller than Samoa by 2,129 sq km. Micronesia is around 4.03 times smaller than Samoa.
Indicators | Micronesia | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 702 Sq km | 2,831 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 2,129 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 271 Sq Mile | 1,093 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 822 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.2 % | 0.3 % |
Indicators | Micronesia | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Chuuk | Apia |
Demonyms  | Micronesian | Samoan |
Official Languages  | English | Samoan, English |
Government Status  | Federal presidential republic in free association with the United States | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 95 % | 97.9 % |
The people of Micronesia are called Micronesian, and the people of Samoa are called Samoan.
Indicators | Micronesia | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | United States dollar | Samoan tala |
Currency Symbol  | USD | WST |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +691 | +685 |
Internet TLD  | .fm | .ws |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | FM | WS |
Indicators | Micronesia | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Patriots of Micronesia | The Banner of Freedom |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Patriotic Song | The Banner of Freedom |
National Animal  | Chuuk Flying Fox | Manumea |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Manumea |
National Flower  | Ceibo | Tequila Torch Ginger |
National Sport  | Rugby Union | Cricket |
National Colors  | Blue and white | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | Micronesia | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 4th May, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 03:58 PM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape Time) | UTC+13 (Samoa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+10 to UTC+11 (Chuuk Time to Ponape Time) | UTC+13 (Samoa 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 Micronesia is [03:58 PM], [Sunday, 4th May, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Micronesia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 115,224, and the total population of Samoa as of 2023 is estimated to be around 225,681.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Micronesia had 110,457 less people than Samoa.
The annual Population Growth in Micronesia is 0.59% and the annual population growth in Samoa is 1.22%.
Indicators | Micronesia | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.6 % | 25 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73.5 % | 70.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 5.95 % | 4.92 % |
Indicators | Micronesia | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Palikir | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 03:58 PM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 26.08 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 70 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 90 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Micronesia | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.67 (Births Per Woman) | 3.88 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 217.39 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 172.46 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 104.98 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 107.45 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 20.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 13.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Micronesia | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (170 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (122 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cirrhosis of the liver ( 21 people per 100K population) | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 13 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 14.1 (people per 100K population) | 9.6 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 28.21 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 12.55 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Micronesia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 170 people per 100,000 people in Micronesia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 122 people per 100,000 people in Samoa, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Micronesia, spent [ 10.96% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Samoa, spent [ 6.8% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Micronesia | Samoa |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 32.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 38.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 47.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 62.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.12 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 2.39 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Micronesia, are 1.32 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Samoa.
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