Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Bosnia and Herzegovina is 19 772 mi². This means that the area of Bosnia and Herzegovina is 24.04% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina is Sarajevo, where the population is 291 422.

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Bosnia and Herzegovina the highest temperature was 109.8°F and was recorded in Mostar.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Bosnia and Herzegovina is home to 3 280 819 people.

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 43.3 years in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 98.5% in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the main religion is Islam.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Bosnia and Herzegovina: 15 733 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites