Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Somalia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Federal Republic of Somalia |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Mogadishu |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 10° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 49° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Somalia is 637,657 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than Somalia by 596,372 sq km. Switzerland is around 15.45 times smaller than Somalia.
Indicators | Switzerland | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 637,657 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 596,372 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 246,201 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 230,261 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 0.4 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Mogadishu |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Somali |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | Somali, Arabic |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Federal parliamentary constitutional republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 100 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Somalia are called Somali.
Indicators | Switzerland | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Somali shilling |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | SOS |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +41 | +252 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .so |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | SO |
Indicators | Switzerland | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | Soomaaliyeey toosoo |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | Every Nation Has Its Own Flag |
National Animal  | Cow | Leopard |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Yet to Update |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | King Protea |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Blue and white |
Indicators | Switzerland | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 | Sunday, 6th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 07:03 PM | 08:03 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+3 (East 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 [07:03 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Somalia is [08:03 PM], [Sunday, 6th April, 2025].
Switzerland is [ 1 hours ] behind of Somalia.
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 Somalia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 18,143,378.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 9,293,526 less people than Somalia.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Somalia is 3.51%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 31.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 65.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 2.49 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Mogadishu |
Current Time | 07:03 PM | 08:03 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 11.61 Degree Celsius | 28.18 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 7.15 km/hr, 51 Degree | 7.5 km/hr, 121 Degree |
Humidity  | 59 % | 75 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 6.2 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 372.86 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 288.42 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 68 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Lower respiratory infections (141 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 27 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 20.2 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 7.89 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
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 141 people per 100,000 people in Somalia, are dying of Lower respiratory infections, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
Indicators | Switzerland | Somalia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 36.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 14.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | Yet to Update |
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 1.21 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Somalia.
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