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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and United Arab Emirates 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. United Arab Emirates - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of United Arab Emirates is 32 278 mi². This means that the area of United Arab Emirates is 103% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
32 278 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while United Arab Emirates has a coastline of 819.0 mi.

0.0 mi
819.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in United Arab Emirates is Dubai, where the population is 2 106 180.

390 474 ppl
2 106 180 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in United Arab Emirates is Jabal Bil Ays, which rises to a height of 6 345 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 345 ft
Jabal Bil Ays

Highest recorded temperature

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
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Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

Switzerland vs. United Arab Emirates - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while United Arab Emirates is home to 9 890 402 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
9 890 402 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 79.4 years in United Arab Emirates.

83.0 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 38.4 years in United Arab Emirates.

42.7 years
38.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.62% in United Arab Emirates.

0.65%
0.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 97.6% in United Arab Emirates.

99.0%
97.6%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in United Arab Emirates the primary language is Arabic.

german, french, italian
arabic

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in United Arab Emirates, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. United Arab Emirates: 66 747 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
66 747 Int$
Ranking: 8/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). United Arab Emirates: UAE Dirham (AED).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
AED
UAE Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in United Arab Emirates: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, United Arab Emirates has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHFAED

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; United Arab Emirates - January, February, March, November, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B56 USD - 76 USD
T117 USD - 174 USD

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