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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Bulgaria

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Bulgaria is 42 811 mi². This means that the area of Bulgaria is 169% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
42 811 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Bulgaria has a coastline of 220.0 mi.

0.0 mi
220.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Bulgaria is Sofia, where the population is 1 228 280.

390 474 ppl
1 228 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Bulgaria is Musala, which rises to a height of 9 596 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 596 ft
Musala

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Bulgaria the highest temperature was 113.4°F and was recorded in Sadovo, Plovdiv Province.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
113.4°F
Sadovo, Plovdiv Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Bulgaria, the lowest temperature was -36.9°F and was recorded in Tran.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-36.9°F
Tran

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Bulgaria is home to 6 948 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
6 948 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 75.3 years in Bulgaria.

83.0 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 43.7 years in Bulgaria.

42.7 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.67% in Bulgaria.

0.65%
-0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 98.4% in Bulgaria.

99.0%
98.4%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Bulgaria the primary language is Bulgarian.

german, french, italian
bulgarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
7 099 000 ppl
Ranking: 15/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Bulgaria: 24 620 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
24 620 Int$
Ranking: 17/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Bulgaria: Bulgarian Lev (BGN).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
BGN
Bulgarian Lev

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Bulgaria: 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, Bulgaria 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; Bulgaria - 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 France (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
B110 EUR - 141 EUR
T231 EUR - 299 EUR
B46 EUR - 59 EUR
T76 EUR - 95 EUR

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