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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Angola

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Angola is 481 354 mi². This means that the area of Angola is 2920% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
481 354 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Angola has a coastline of 994.2 mi.

0.0 mi
994.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Angola is Luanda, where the population is 2 825 310.

390 474 ppl
2 825 310 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Angola is Morro de Môco, which rises to a height of 8 596 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
8 596 ft
Morro de Môco

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. Angola - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Angola is home to 32 866 272 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
32 866 272 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 61.7 years in Angola.

83.0 years
61.7 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 15.9 years in Angola.

42.7 years
15.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 3.38% in Angola.

0.65%
3.38%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 71.1% in Angola.

99.0%
71.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Angola the primary language is Portuguese.

german, french, italian
portuguese

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Angola, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
592 000 ppl
Ranking: 5/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Angola: 6 443 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
6 443 Int$
Ranking: 6/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Angola: Kwanza (AOA).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
AOA
Kwanza

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Angola 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; Angola - 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 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B118 USD - 151 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B56 USD
T130 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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