Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Panama  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Panama | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
Continent  | North America | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Panama City | São Tomé |
Latitude  | 8° 0′ 0″ N | 0° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 80° 0′ 0″ W | 6° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Panama is 75,417 sq km, and the total area of São Tomé and Príncipe is 964 sq km. Panama is bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe by 74,453 sq km. Panama is around 78.23 times bigger than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Panama | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 75,417 Sq km | 964 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 74,453 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 29,119 Sq Mile | 372 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 28,747 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.9 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Panama | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Panama City | São Tomé |
Demonyms  | Panamanian | São Toméan |
Official Languages  | Spanish | Portuguese |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 91.5 % | 91.1 % |
The people of Panama are called Panamanian, and the people of São Tomé and Príncipe are called São Toméan.
Indicators | Panama | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Balboa and United States Dollar | São Tomé and Príncipe dobra |
Currency Symbol  | PAB | STN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +507 | +239 |
Internet TLD  | .pa | .st |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PA | ST |
Indicators | Panama | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Himno Istmeño | Independência total |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Hymn of the Isthmus | Total Independence |
National Animal  | Harpy Eagle | Grey Parrot |
National Bird  | Harpy Eagle | Giant Sunbird |
National Flower  | White orchid | None |
National Sport  | Baseball | Football |
National Colors  | Blue, white and red | Green, yellow, red and black |
Indicators | Panama | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 2nd May, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 08:55 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-5 (Eastern 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 Panama is [08:55 AM], [Friday, 2nd May, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Panama as of 2023 is estimated to be around 4,468,087, 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, Panama had 4,236,231 more people than São Tomé and Príncipe.
The annual Population Growth in Panama is 1.58% and the annual population growth in São Tomé and Príncipe is 1.81%.
Indicators | Panama | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.2 % | 26.2 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74 % | 70.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.86 % | 3.5 % |
Indicators | Panama | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Panama City | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 08:55 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Moderate Rain  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 26.28 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 350 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 88 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Panama | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.3 (Births Per Woman) | 3.75 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 154.07 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 269.71 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 82.18 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 175.67 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.4 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 11.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Panama | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (61.8 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (51.6 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Hypertensive heart disease ( 12 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 12.6 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 7.3 (people per 100K population) | 11.7 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.86 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 1.48 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.32 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.06 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Panama, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 61.8 people per 100,000 people in Panama, 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 Panama, spent [ 9.68% ] 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 | Panama | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 45.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 36.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 16.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 6.6 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.01 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 6% (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 Panama, are 2.19 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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