Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Central African Republic  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Central African Republic |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Bangui |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 6° 35′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 20° 20′ 0″ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Central African Republic is 622,984 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than Central African Republic by 581,699 sq km. Switzerland is around 15.09 times smaller than Central African Republic.
Indicators | Switzerland | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 622,984 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 581,699 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 240,535 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 224,595 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Switzerland | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Bangui |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Central African |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | French, Sango |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 89.2 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Central African Republic are called Central African.
Indicators | Switzerland | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Central African CFA franc |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | XAF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +41 | +236 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .cf |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | CF |
Indicators | Switzerland | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | La Renaissance |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | The Renaissance |
National Animal  | Cow | African Elephant |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | King Protea |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Blue, white, green, yellow and red |
Indicators | Switzerland | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 05:55 PM | 04:55 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+1 (West Africa 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 [05:55 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Central African Republic is [04:55 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
Switzerland is [ 1 hours ] ahead of Central African Republic.
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 Central African Republic as of 2023 is estimated to be around 5,742,315.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 3,107,537 more people than Central African Republic.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Central African Republic is 1.81%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 32.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 64.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 2.45 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Bangui |
Current Time | 05:55 PM | 04:55 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Thunderstorm |
Current Temperature  | 12.77 Degree Celsius | 30.10 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 9.83 km/hr, 34 Degree | 4.12 km/hr, 140 Degree |
Humidity  | 59 % | 70 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 5.92 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 465.19 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 372.8 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 73.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (119.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Measles ( 34.3 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 25.9 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 12.33 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 1.57 (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 119.8 people per 100,000 people in Central African Republic, are dying of Neonatal conditions, 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 Central African Republic, spent [ 9.07% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Central African Republic |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 41.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 9.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.99 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | Yet to Update |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Switzerland, are 1.30 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Central African Republic.
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