Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Turkmenistan  | Switzerland  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Turkmenistan | Swiss Confederation |
Continent  | Asia | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Ashgabat | Bern |
Latitude  | 38° 0′ 0″ N | 46° 50′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 59° 0′ 0″ E | 8° 15′ 0″ E |
The total area of Turkmenistan is 491,210 sq km, and the total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km. Turkmenistan is bigger than Switzerland by 449,925 sq km. Turkmenistan is around 11.90 times bigger than Switzerland.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 491,210 Sq km | 41,285 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 449,925 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 189,660 Sq Mile | 15,940 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 173,720 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 4.9 % | 4.34 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Ashgabat | Zurich |
Demonyms  | Turkmen | Swiss |
Official Languages  | Turkmen | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic under a totalitarian hereditary dictatorship | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 93 % | 58.2 % |
The people of Turkmenistan are called Turkmen, and the people of Switzerland are called Swiss.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Manat | Swiss Franc |
Currency Symbol  | TMT | CHF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +993 | +41 |
Internet TLD  | .tm | .ch, .swiss |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TM | CH |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Garaşsyz, Bitarap Türkmenistanyň Döwlet Gimni | Schweizerpsalm |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Independent Neutral Turkmenistan | One for all, all for one |
National Animal  | Akhal-Teke Horse | Cow |
National Bird  | Golden Eagle | Barn Owl |
National Flower  | Red Rose | Edelweiss |
National Sport  | Horse Racing | Schwingen |
National Colors  | Green and white | Red and white |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Friday, 4th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 09:41 PM | 06:41 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+5 (Turkmenistan Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 211 days |
The current time and date in Turkmenistan is [09:41 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Switzerland is [06:41 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025].
Turkmenistan is [ 3 hours ] ahead of Switzerland.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Turkmenistan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 6,516,100, and the total population of Switzerland as of 2023 is estimated to be around 8,849,852.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Turkmenistan had 2,333,752 less people than Switzerland.
The annual Population Growth in Turkmenistan is 1.60% and the annual population growth in Switzerland is 0.90%.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 20.3 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.8 % | 70.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 4.92 % | 16.6 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Ashgabat | Bern |
Current Time | 09:41 PM | 06:41 PM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 21.92 Degree Celsius | 20.00 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.06 km/hr, 280 Degree | 1.03 km/hr, 0 Degree |
Humidity  | 43 % | 58 % |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.62 (Births Per Woman) | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 230.12 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 114.23 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 35 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (167 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, endocarditis ( 11 people per 100K population) | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 8 (people per 100K population) | 2.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 5.66 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 14.54 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Turkmenistan, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 167 people per 100,000 people in Turkmenistan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 125 people per 100,000 people in Switzerland, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Turkmenistan, spent [ 5.57% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Switzerland, spent [ 11.8% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Turkmenistan | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 39 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 21.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.93 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 6% (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 Turkmenistan, are 1.77 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Switzerland.
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