Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Afghanistan

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Afghanistan is 251 827 mi². This means that the area of Afghanistan is 1480% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Afghanistan is Kabul, where the population is 4 476 000.

Highest recorded temperature

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Afghanistan is home to 38 928 346 people.

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 19.5 years in Afghanistan.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 37.3% in Afghanistan.

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Afghanistan, the main religion is Islam.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Afghanistan: 2 078 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Afghanistan: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Afghanistan - May, June, September, October.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites