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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Botswana

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Botswana is 224 711 mi². This means that the area of Botswana is 1310% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
224 711 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Botswana 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 Botswana is Gaborone, where the population is 231 626.

390 474 ppl
231 626 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Botswana is Otse Hill, which rises to a height of 4 892 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
4 892 ft
Otse Hill

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. Botswana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Botswana is home to 2 351 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
2 351 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 65.2 years in Botswana.

83.0 years
65.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 25.7 years in Botswana.

42.7 years
25.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.43% in Botswana.

0.65%
1.43%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 88.5% in Botswana.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Botswana the primary language is Tswana, English.

german, french, italian
tswana, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
1 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 25/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Botswana: 15 453 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
15 453 Int$
Ranking: 27/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Botswana: Pula (BWP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
BWP
Pula

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Botswana 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; Botswana - 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 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
B118 USD - 151 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B37 USD - 49 USD
T82 USD - 109 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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