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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Andorra

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Andorra by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Switzerland vs. Andorra - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Andorra is 181 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 8707% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
181 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Andorra has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Andorra is Andorra la Vella, where the population is 21 126.

390 474 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Andorra is Coma Pedrosa, which rises to a height of 9 652 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 652 ft
Coma Pedrosa

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Andorra the highest temperature was 101.3°F and was recorded in Andorra la Vella.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
101.3°F
Andorra la Vella

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

Switzerland vs. Andorra - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Andorra is home to 77 265 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
77 265 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 83.2 years in Andorra.

83.0 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 46.2 years in Andorra.

42.7 years
46.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.1% in Andorra.

0.65%
-0.1%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 100.0% in Andorra.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Andorra the primary language is Catalan.

german, french, italian
catalan

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Andorra, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
2 670 000 ppl
Ranking: 1/179

Economy

GDP per capita

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Andorra: Euro (EUR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Andorra: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Andorra has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Andorra - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B118 USD - 151 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B58 USD - 72 USD
T86 USD - 136 USD

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