Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Bhutan  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Kingdom of Bhutan |
Continent  | Europe | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Thimphu |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 27° 28′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 89° 38′ 0″ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Bhutan is 38,394 sq km. Switzerland is bigger than Bhutan by 2,891 sq km. Switzerland is around 1.08 times bigger than Bhutan.
Indicators | Switzerland | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 38,394 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 2,891 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 14,824 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 1,116 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 1.1 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Thimphu |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Bhutanese |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | Dzongkha |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 74.7 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Bhutan are called Bhutanese.
Indicators | Switzerland | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Ngultrum |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | BTN |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +41 | +975 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .bt |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | BT |
Indicators | Switzerland | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | Druk tsendhen |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | The Thunder Dragon Kingdom |
National Animal  | Cow | Takin |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Raven |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | Himalayan Blue Poppy |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Archery |
National Colors  | Red and white | Orange, gold and white |
Indicators | Switzerland | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 13th January, 2025 | Monday, 13th January, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:48 AM | 08:49 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+6 (Bhutan Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+6 (Bhutan Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Switzerland is [03:48 AM], [Monday, 13th January, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Bhutan is [08:49 AM], [Monday, 13th January, 2025].
Switzerland is [ 5 hours and 1 minutes ] behind of Bhutan.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Switzerland as of 2023 is estimated to be around 8,849,852, and the total population of Bhutan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 787,424.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 8,062,428 more people than Bhutan.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Bhutan is 0.78%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 15 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 79.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 5.84 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Thimphu |
Current Time | 03:48 AM | 08:49 AM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Broken Clouds |
Current Temperature  | -2.50 Degree Celsius | 4.05 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.47 km/hr, 65 Degree | 0.21 km/hr, 223 Degree |
Humidity  | 73 % | 41 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 1.4 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 150.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 108.65 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 20.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (92 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Tuberculosis ( 18.1 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 12.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.6 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.08 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Switzerland, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 125 people per 100,000 people in Switzerland, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 92 people per 100,000 people in Bhutan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Switzerland, spent [ 11.8% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Bhutan, spent [ 3.85% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.2 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Switzerland, are 1.01 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Bhutan.
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