Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | United Arab Emirates  | Switzerland  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | United Arab Emirates | Swiss Confederation |
Continent  | Asia | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Abu Dhabi | Bern |
Latitude  | 23° 0′ 0″ N | 46° 50′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 53° 0′ 0″ E | 8° 15′ 0″ E |
The total area of United Arab Emirates is 83,600 sq km, and the total area of Switzerland is 41,285 sq km. United Arab Emirates is bigger than Switzerland by 42,315 sq km. United Arab Emirates is around 2.02 times bigger than Switzerland.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 83,600 Sq km | 41,285 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 42,315 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 32,300 Sq Mile | 15,940 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 16,360 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | Negligible | 4.34 % |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Dubai | Zurich |
Demonyms  | Emirati | Swiss |
Official Languages  | Arabic | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
Government Status  | Federal Islamic semi-constitutional monarchy | Federal assembly-independent directorial republic |
Major Religion  | Islam | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 76 % | 58.2 % |
The people of United Arab Emirates are called Emirati, and the people of Switzerland are called Swiss.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | United Arab Emirates Dirham | Swiss Franc |
Currency Symbol  | AED | CHF |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +971 | +41 |
Internet TLD  | .ae | .ch, .swiss |
Start of Week  | Saturday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | AE | CH |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | عيشي بلادي (Īshī Bilādī) | Schweizerpsalm |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | Long Live My Country | One for all, all for one |
National Animal  | Arabian Oryx | Cow |
National Bird  | Peregrine Falcon | Barn Owl |
National Flower  | Tribulus | Edelweiss |
National Sport  | Camel Racing | Schwingen |
National Colors  | Red, green, white and black | Red and white |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Friday, 4th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:14 PM | 08:14 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+4 (UAE Standard Time) | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+4 (UAE Standard 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 United Arab Emirates is [10:14 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Switzerland is [08:14 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025].
United Arab Emirates is [ 2 hours ] ahead of Switzerland.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of United Arab Emirates as of 2023 is estimated to be around 9,516,871, 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, United Arab Emirates had 667,019 more people than Switzerland.
The annual Population Growth in United Arab Emirates is 0.84% and the annual population growth in Switzerland is 0.90%.
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 10.2 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 88.2 % | 70.7 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 1.64 % | 16.6 % |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Abu Dhabi | Bern |
Current Time | 10:14 PM | 08:14 PM |
Current Weather  | Scattered Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 30.06 Degree Celsius | 16.94 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 4.63 km/hr, 66 Degree | 1.54 km/hr, 30 Degree |
Humidity  | 47 % | 42 % |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.44 (Births Per Woman) | 1.39 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 68.33 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 56.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 45.92 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 32.41 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 4.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | United Arab Emirates | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (42.6 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (125 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Falls ( 5.2 people per 100K population) | Prostate cancer ( 18 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 5.9 (people per 100K population) | 2.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.43 (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 United Arab Emirates, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 42.6 people per 100,000 people in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates, spent [ 5.31% ] 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 | United Arab Emirates | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 41.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 21.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 32.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 12.1% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.37 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 10.4 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (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 United Arab Emirates, are 2.65 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Switzerland.
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