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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Belarus

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Belarus is 80 155 mi². This means that the area of Belarus is 403% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
80 155 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Belarus 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 Belarus is Minsk, where the population is 1 921 810.

390 474 ppl
1 921 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Belarus is Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, which rises to a height of 1 132 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
1 132 ft
Dzyarzhynskaya Hara

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Belarus the highest temperature was 102°F and was recorded in Gomel.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
102°F
Gomel

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Belarus, the lowest temperature was -44°F and was recorded in Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-44°F
Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Belarus is home to 9 449 323 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
9 449 323 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 74.0 years in Belarus.

83.0 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 40.9 years in Belarus.

42.7 years
40.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.29% in Belarus.

0.65%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.9% in Belarus.

99.0%
99.9%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Belarus the primary language is Belarusian, Russian.

german, french, italian
belarusian, russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
102 000 ppl
Ranking: 158/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Belarus: 20 232 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
20 232 Int$
Ranking: 70/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Belarus: Belarussian Ruble (BYN).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
BYN
Belarussian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Belarus 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; Belarus - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B31 USD - 39 USD
T62 USD - 82 USD

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