Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Central African Republic  | Switzerland  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Central African Republic | Swiss Confederation |
Continent  | Africa | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bangui | Bern |
Latitude  | 6° 35′ 0″ N | 46° 50′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 20° 20′ 0″ E | 8° 15′ 0″ E |
The total area of Central African Republic is 622,984 sq km, and the total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km. Central African Republic is bigger than Switzerland by 581,699 sq km. Central African Republic is around 15.09 times bigger than Switzerland.
Indicators | Central African Republic | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 622,984 Sq km | 41,285 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 581,699 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 240,535 Sq Mile | 15,940 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 224,595 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 4.34 % |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Bangui | Zurich |
Demonyms  | Central African | Swiss |
Official Languages  | French, Sango | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 89.2 % | 58.2 % |
The people of Central African Republic are called Central African, and the people of Switzerland are called Swiss.
Indicators | Central African Republic | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Central African CFA franc | Swiss Franc |
Currency Symbol  | XAF | CHF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +236 | +41 |
Internet TLD  | .cf | .ch, .swiss |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CF | CH |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | La Renaissance | Schweizerpsalm |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Renaissance | One for all, all for one |
National Animal  | African Elephant | Cow |
National Bird  | Yet to Update | Barn Owl |
National Flower  | King Protea | Edelweiss |
National Sport  | Football | Schwingen |
National Colors  | Blue, white, green, yellow and red | Red and white |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Friday, 4th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:05 PM | 04:05 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (West Africa 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 Central African Republic is [03:05 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Switzerland is [04:05 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025].
Central African Republic is [ 1 hours ] behind of Switzerland.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Central African Republic as of 2023 is estimated to be around 5,742,315, 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, Central African Republic had 3,107,537 less people than Switzerland.
The annual Population Growth in Central African Republic is 1.81% and the annual population growth in Switzerland is 0.90%.
Indicators | Central African Republic | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 32.7 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 64.9 % | 70.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.45 % | 16.6 % |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bangui | Bern |
Current Time | 03:05 PM | 04:05 PM |
Current Weather  | Thunderstorm With Light Rain  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 25.10 Degree Celsius | 19.59 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 0 Degree | 2.57 km/hr, 300 Degree |
Humidity  | 83 % | 39 % |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 5.92 (Births Per Woman) | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 465.19 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 372.8 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 73.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Central African Republic | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (119.8 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Measles ( 34.3 people per 100K population) | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 25.9 (people per 100K population) | 2.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 12.33 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.57 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Central African Republic, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 119.8 people per 100,000 people in Central African Republic, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
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 Central African Republic, spent [ 9.07% ] 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 | Central African Republic | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 41.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 9.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 1.99 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | Yet to Update | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Central African Republic, are 1.30 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Switzerland.
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