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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Bangladesh

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Bangladesh is 56 977 mi². This means that the area of Bangladesh is 257% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
56 977 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Bangladesh has a coastline of 360.4 mi.

0.0 mi
360.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Bangladesh is Dhaka, where the population is 14 399 000.

390 474 ppl
14 399 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Bangladesh is Mowdok Mual, which rises to a height of 3 451 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
3 451 ft
Mowdok Mual

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Bangladesh the highest temperature was 113.2°F and was recorded in Rajshahi.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
113.2°F
Rajshahi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Bangladesh, the lowest temperature was 37°F and was recorded in Sreemangal.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
37°F
Sreemangal

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Bangladesh is home to 164 689 383 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
164 689 383 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 74.4 years in Bangladesh.

83.0 years
74.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 27.9 years in Bangladesh.

42.7 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.95% in Bangladesh.

0.65%
0.95%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 74.9% in Bangladesh.

99.0%
74.9%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Bangladesh the primary language is Bengali.

german, french, italian
bengali

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Bangladesh: 5 137 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
5 137 Int$
Ranking: 144/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Bangladesh: Taka (BDT).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
BDT
Taka

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Bangladesh: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: A, C, D, G, K).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, D, G, K

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Bangladesh has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHFBDT

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Bangladesh - January, February, March, November, December.

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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
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