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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Brunei

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Brunei is 2 226 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 616% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
2 226 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Brunei has a coastline of 100.0 mi.

0.0 mi
100.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan, where the population is 181 500.

390 474 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Brunei is Bukit Pagon, which rises to a height of 6 070 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 070 ft
Bukit Pagon

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. Brunei - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Brunei is home to 437 479 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
437 479 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 78.1 years in Brunei.

83.0 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 31.1 years in Brunei.

42.7 years
31.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.48% in Brunei.

0.65%
1.48%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 97.2% in Brunei.

99.0%
97.2%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Brunei the primary language is Malay.

german, french, italian
malay

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
218 000 ppl
Ranking: 143/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Brunei: 65 588 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
65 588 Int$
Ranking: 9/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Brunei: Brunei Dollar (BND).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
BND
Brunei Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Brunei: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Brunei - February, March.

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 United States (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
B121 USD - 154 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
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