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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Armenia

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Armenia is 11 522 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 38.34% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
11 522 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Armenia 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 Armenia is Yerevan, where the population is 1 125 030.

390 474 ppl
1 125 030 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Armenia is Mount Aragats, which rises to a height of 13 419 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
13 419 ft
Mount Aragats

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. Armenia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Armenia is home to 2 963 243 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
2 963 243 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 75.9 years in Armenia.

83.0 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 36.6 years in Armenia.

42.7 years
36.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.35% in Armenia.

0.65%
-0.35%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.8% in Armenia.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Armenia the primary language is Armenian.

german, french, italian
armenian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
1 192 000 ppl
Ranking: 98/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Armenia: 13 307 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
13 307 Int$
Ranking: 98/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Armenia: Armenian Dram (AMD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
AMD
Armenian Dram

Practical information

Electricity

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

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

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
T248 USD - 321 USD
B31 USD - 39 USD
T69 USD - 93 USD

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