Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Switzerland  | Turkey  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Swiss Confederation | Republic of Turkey |
Continent  | Europe | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Bern | Ankara |
Latitude  | 46° 50′ 0″ N | 39° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 8° 15′ 0″ E | 35° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km, and the total area of Turkey is 783,562 sq km. Switzerland is smaller than Turkey by 742,277 sq km. Switzerland is around 18.98 times smaller than Turkey.
Indicators | Switzerland | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 41,285 Sq km | 783,562 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 742,277 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 15,940 Sq Mile | 302,535 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 286,595 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.34 % | 2.03 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Zurich | Istanbul |
Demonyms  | Swiss | Turkish |
Official Languages  | German, French, Italian, Romansh | Turkish |
Government Status  | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 58.2 % | 99.8 % |
The people of Switzerland are called Swiss, and the people of Turkey are called Turkish.
Indicators | Switzerland | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Swiss Franc | Turkish Lira |
Currency Symbol  | CHF | TRY |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +41 | +90 |
Internet TLD  | .ch, .swiss | .tr |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | CH | TR |
Indicators | Switzerland | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Schweizerpsalm | İstiklal Marşı |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | One for all, all for one | Independence March |
National Animal  | Cow | Grey Wolf |
National Bird  | Barn Owl | Redwing |
National Flower  | Edelweiss | Tulip |
National Sport  | Schwingen | Oil Wrestling |
National Colors  | Red and white | Red and white |
Indicators | Switzerland | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 7th April, 2025 | Monday, 7th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 04:06 AM | 05:06 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+3 (Turkey Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+3 (Turkey 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 [04:06 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Turkey is [05:06 AM], [Monday, 7th April, 2025].
Switzerland is [ 1 hours ] behind of Turkey.
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 Turkey as of 2023 is estimated to be around 85,326,000.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Switzerland had 76,476,148 less people than Turkey.
The annual Population Growth in Switzerland is 0.90% and the annual population growth in Turkey is 1.15%.
Indicators | Switzerland | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 15.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 70.7 % | 76.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.6 % | 8.09 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Bern | Ankara |
Current Time | 04:06 AM | 05:06 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Scattered Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 1.51 Degree Celsius | 5.65 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.68 km/hr, 59 Degree | 1.54 km/hr, 340 Degree |
Humidity  | 54 % | 85 % |
Indicators | Switzerland | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) | 1.88 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 105.39 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 45.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 8.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Switzerland | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (103 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) | Colon and rectum cancers ( 12.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 2.4 (people per 100K population) | 6.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.4 (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 103 people per 100,000 people in Turkey, 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 Turkey, spent [ 4.57% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Switzerland | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 33.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.82 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Switzerland, are 2.75 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Turkey.
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