Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Palau  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Palau | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | Oceania | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ngerulmud | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 7° 0′ 0″ N | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 134° 0′ 0″ E | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Palau is 459 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Palau is smaller than São Tomé and Príncipe by 505 sq km. Palau is around 2.10 times smaller than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Palau | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 459 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 505 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 177 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 195 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | Negligible |
Indicators | Palau | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Koror | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Palauan | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | Palauan, English | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic under a non-partisan democracy | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 78.7 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Palau are called Palauan, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Palau | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | United States dollar | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | USD | STN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +680 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .pw | .st |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PW | ST |
Indicators | Palau | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Belau rekid | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Our Palau | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Fruit Bat | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | Palau Fruit Dove | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | Plumeria | None |
National Sport  | Basketball | Football |
National Colors  | Yellow and blue | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Palau | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Yet to Update | Thursday, 1st May, 2025 |
Current Time  | Yet to Update | 09:42 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+9 (Palau Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+9 (Palau 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 São Tomé and Príncipe is [09:42 AM], [Thursday, 1st May, 2025].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Palau as of 2023 is estimated to be around 18,058, 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, Palau had 213,798 less people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Palau is 0.14% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Palau | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.6 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.9 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.5 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Palau | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Yet to Update | São Tomé |
Current Time | Yet to Update | 09:42 AM |
Current Weather  | Yet to Update | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | Yet to Update | 30.02 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | Yet to Update | 4.12 km/hr, 340 Degree |
Humidity  | Yet to Update | 70 % |
Indicators | Palau | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 0.85 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 72.29 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 59.21 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 22.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Palau | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Cardiovascular diseases (60 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Nutritional deficiencies ( 2 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 3 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 1 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Palau, is [ Cardiovascular diseases ]. Around 60 people per 100,000 people in Palau, are dying of Cardiovascular diseases.
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 Palau, spent [ 17.1% ] 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 | Palau | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 48.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.8 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 42% (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 Palau, are 2.94 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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