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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Burundi

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Burundi is 10 747 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 48.32% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
10 747 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Burundi 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 Burundi is Bujumbura, where the population is 392 863.

390 474 ppl
392 863 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Burundi is Mount Heha, which rises to a height of 8 806 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
8 806 ft
Mount Heha

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. Burundi - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Burundi is home to 11 890 784 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
11 890 784 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 67.1 years in Burundi.

83.0 years
67.1 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 17.7 years in Burundi.

42.7 years
17.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 3.68% in Burundi.

0.65%
3.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 68.4% in Burundi.

99.0%
68.4%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Burundi the primary language is French, Kirundi.

german, french, italian
french, kirundi

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
131 000 ppl
Ranking: 152/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Burundi: 771 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
771 Int$
Ranking: 194/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Burundi: Burundi Franc (BIF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
BIF
Burundi Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Burundi 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; Burundi - 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
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 - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B59 USD
T81 USD

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