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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Brazil

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Brazil is 3 287 956 mi². This means that the area of Brazil is 20527% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
3 287 956 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Brazil has a coastline of 4 654.7 mi.

0.0 mi
4 654.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Brazil is São Paulo, where the population is 11 895 900.

390 474 ppl
11 895 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Brazil is Pico da Neblina, which rises to a height of 9 823 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 823 ft
Pico da Neblina

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Brazil the highest temperature was 112.5°F and was recorded in Bom Jesus, Piauí.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
112.5°F
Bom Jesus, Piauí

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Brazil, the lowest temperature was 6.8°F and was recorded in Caçador, Santa Catarina.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
6.8°F
Caçador, Santa Catarina

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Brazil is home to 212 559 417 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
212 559 417 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 75.0 years in Brazil.

83.0 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 33.2 years in Brazil.

42.7 years
33.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.65% in Brazil.

0.65%
0.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 93.2% in Brazil.

99.0%
93.2%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Brazil the primary language is Portuguese.

german, french, italian
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
6 306 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Brazil: 14 830 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
14 830 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Brazil: Brazilian Real (BRL).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
BRL
Brazilian Real

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Brazil: frequency and voltage are 127V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, N).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
127V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, N

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Brazil 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; Brazil - January, February, March, 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
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 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
B34 USD - 41 USD
T69 USD - 93 USD

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