Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Cabo Verde  | Switzerland  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Cabo Verde | Swiss Confederation |
Continent  | Africa | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Praia | Bern |
Latitude  | 14° 55′ 0″ N | 46° 50′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 23° 34′ 0″ W | 8° 15′ 0″ E |
The total area of Cabo Verde is 4,033 sq km, and the total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km. Cabo Verde is smaller than Switzerland by 37,252 sq km. Cabo Verde is around 10.24 times smaller than Switzerland.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 4,033 Sq km | 41,285 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 37,252 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 1,557 Sq Mile | 15,940 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 14,383 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 4.34 % |
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Praia | Zurich |
Demonyms  | Cabo Verdean | Swiss |
Official Languages  | Portuguese | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 81.7 % | 58.2 % |
The people of Cabo Verde are called Cabo Verdean, and the people of Switzerland are called Swiss.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Cabo Verdean escudo | Swiss Franc |
Currency Symbol  | CVE | CHF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +238 | +41 |
Internet TLD  | .cv | .ch, .swiss |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CV | CH |
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Cântico da Liberdade | Schweizerpsalm |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Anthem of Freedom | One for all, all for one |
National Animal  | Manatee | Cow |
National Bird  | Grey-headed Kingfisher | Barn Owl |
National Flower  | Gerbera Daisy | Edelweiss |
National Sport  | Football | Schwingen |
National Colors  | Blue, white, red and yellow | Red and white |
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 09:35 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC-1 (Cabo Verde Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-1 (Cabo Verde Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Cabo Verde is [09:35 AM], [Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Cabo Verde as of 2023 is estimated to be around 598,682, and the total population of Switzerland as of 2023 is estimated to be around 8,849,852.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Cabo Verde had 8,251,170 less people than Switzerland.
The annual Population Growth in Cabo Verde is 1.04% and the annual population growth in Switzerland is 0.90%.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 77 % | 70.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.86 % | 16.6 % |
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Praia | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 09:35 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 27.30 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 5.14 km/hr, 20 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 41 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.88 (Births Per Woman) | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 194.15 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 71.12 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 10.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (83.2 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Alzheimer disease and other dementias ( 12.3 people per 100K population) | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 16.5 (people per 100K population) | 2.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 12.93 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.34 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Cabo Verde, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 83.2 people per 100,000 people in Cabo Verde, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 125 people per 100,000 people in Switzerland, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Cabo Verde, spent [ 6.9% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Switzerland, spent [ 11.8% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Cabo Verde | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 44.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 15.8% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 6.27 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Cabo Verde, are 1.31 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Switzerland.
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