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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Bolivia

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Bolivia is 424 164 mi². This means that the area of Bolivia is 2561% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
424 164 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Bolivia 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 Bolivia is Santa Cruz, where the population is 1 913 230.

390 474 ppl
1 913 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Bolivia is Nevado Sajama, which rises to a height of 21 463 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
21 463 ft
Nevado Sajama

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Bolivia the highest temperature was 116.1°F and was recorded in Villamontes, Tarija Department.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
116.1°F
Villamontes, Tarija Department

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Bolivia, the lowest temperature was -14.3°F and was recorded in Uyuni, Potosí Department.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-14.3°F
Uyuni, Potosí Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Bolivia is home to 11 673 021 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
11 673 021 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 70.7 years in Bolivia.

83.0 years
70.7 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 25.3 years in Bolivia.

42.7 years
25.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.39% in Bolivia.

0.65%
1.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 92.5% in Bolivia.

99.0%
92.5%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Bolivia the primary language is Spanish, Quechua, Aymara.

german, french, italian
spanish, quechua, aymara

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
882 000 ppl
Ranking: 109/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Bolivia: 8 272 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
8 272 Int$
Ranking: 127/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Bolivia: Boliviano (BOB).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
BOB
Boliviano

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Bolivia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDBOBEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Bolivia - May, June, July, August, September.

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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
B24 USD - 27 USD
T63 USD - 82 USD

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