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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Albania

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Albania 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. Albania - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Albania is 11 100 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 43.6% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
11 100 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Albania has a coastline of 224.9 mi.

0.0 mi
224.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Albania is Tirana, where the population is 418 495.

390 474 ppl
418 495 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Albania is Maja e Korabit, which rises to a height of 9 068 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 068 ft
Maja e Korabit

Highest recorded temperature

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Albania, the lowest temperature was -17.5°F and was recorded in Voskopojë.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-17.5°F
Voskopojë

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Albania is home to 2 877 797 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
2 877 797 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 79.2 years in Albania.

83.0 years
79.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 34.3 years in Albania.

42.7 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.24% in Albania.

0.65%
0.24%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 98.1% in Albania.

99.0%
98.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Albania the primary language is Albanian.

german, french, italian
albanian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
4 131 000 ppl
Ranking: 52/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Albania: 13 900 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
13 900 Int$
Ranking: 93/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Albania: Lek (ALL).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
ALL
Lek

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Albania: 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, Albania has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDALLEURCHF

Best months to visit

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

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B50 USD - 63 USD
T93 USD - 118 USD

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