Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Gambia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Republic of Gambia |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Banjul |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 13° 28′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 16° 34′ 0″ W |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Gambia is 11,300 sq km. Switzerland is bigger than Gambia by 29,985 sq km. Switzerland is around 3.65 times bigger than Gambia.
Indicators | Switzerland | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 11,300 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 29,985 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 4,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 11,540 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 11.5 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Serekunda |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Gambian |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | English |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 96.4 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Gambia are called Gambian.
Indicators | Switzerland | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Gambian dalasi |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | GMD |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +41 | +220 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .gm |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | GM |
Indicators | Switzerland | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | For Gambia Our Homeland |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | For Gambia, Our Homeland |
National Animal  | Cow | Spotted Hyena |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | White Variety Orchid |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Wrestling |
National Colors  | Red and white | Red, blue, green and white |
Indicators | Switzerland | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 08:11 AM | 06:11 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+0 (Greenwich Mean 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 [08:11 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Gambia is [06:11 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
Switzerland is [ 2 hours ] ahead of Gambia.
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 Gambia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,773,168.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 6,076,684 more people than Gambia.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Gambia is 2.70%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 69 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 2.31 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | City of Banjul |
Current Time | 08:11 AM | 06:11 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Clear Sky |
Current Temperature  | 0.93 Degree Celsius | 21.97 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.34 km/hr, 53 Degree | 5.08 km/hr, 349 Degree |
Humidity  | 82 % | 62 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 4.59 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 291.77 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 243.83 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Neonatal conditions (85.9 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Congenital anomalies ( 16.3 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 22 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.8 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | 0.6 (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 85.9 people per 100,000 people in Gambia, 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 Gambia, spent [ 3.19% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Gambia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 37.6 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 14.9% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.11 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Switzerland, are 1.23 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Gambia.
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