Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Canada  | Switzerland  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Canada | Swiss Confederation |
Continent  | North America | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ottawa | Bern |
Latitude  | 56° 0′ 0″ N | 46° 50′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 106° 0′ 0″ W | 8° 15′ 0″ E |
The total area of Canada is 9,984,670 sq km, and the total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km. Canada is bigger than Switzerland by 9,943,385 sq km. Canada is around 241.85 times bigger than Switzerland.
Indicators | Canada | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 9,984,670 Sq km | 41,285 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 9,943,385 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 3,855,103 Sq Mile | 15,940 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 3,839,163 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 11.76 % | 4.34 % |
Indicators | Canada | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Toronto | Zurich |
Demonyms  | Canadian | Swiss |
Official Languages  | English, French | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 53.3 % | 58.2 % |
The people of Canada are called Canadian, and the people of Switzerland are called Swiss.
Indicators | Canada | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Canadian dollar | Swiss Franc |
Currency Symbol  | CAD | CHF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +1 | +41 |
Internet TLD  | .ca | .ch, .swiss |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CA | CH |
Indicators | Canada | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | O Canada | Schweizerpsalm |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | O Canada | One for all, all for one |
National Animal  | Beaver | Cow |
National Bird  | Common Loon | Barn Owl |
National Flower  | Maple Leaf | Edelweiss |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey | Schwingen |
National Colors  | Red and white | Red and white |
Indicators | Canada | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 | Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 02:17 AM | 08:17 AM |
Timezones  | UTC-3.5 to UTC-8 UTC-2.5 to UTC-7 | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-3.5 to UTC-8 | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 10th March, 2024 | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 3rd November, 2024 | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 238 days | 211 days |
The current time and date in Canada is [02:17 AM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Switzerland is [08:17 AM], [Monday, 23rd December, 2024].
Canada is [ 6 hours ] behind of Switzerland.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Canada as of 2023 is estimated to be around 40,097,761, 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, Canada had 31,247,909 more people than Switzerland.
The annual Population Growth in Canada is 1.35% and the annual population growth in Switzerland is 0.90%.
Indicators | Canada | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.6 % | 70.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.7 % | 16.6 % |
Indicators | Canada | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Ottawa | Bern |
Current Time | 02:17 AM | 08:17 AM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Snow  |
Current Temperature  | -14.92 Degree Celsius | 0.26 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.53 km/hr, 195 Degree | 2.68 km/hr, 270 Degree |
Humidity  | 79 % | 93 % |
Indicators | Canada | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.33 (Births Per Woman) | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 100.05 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 55.32 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Canada | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (107.1 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Lymphomas,multiple myeloma ( 13.8 people per 100K population) | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 4.7 (people per 100K population) | 2.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 11.81 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Canada, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 107.1 people per 100,000 people in Canada, 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 Canada, spent [ 12.33% ] 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 | Canada | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 22.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 26.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 9.9 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 Canada, are 2.17 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Switzerland.
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