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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Democratic Republic of the Congo 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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 905 355 mi². This means that the area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 5580% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
905 355 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Democratic Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 23.0 mi.

0.0 mi
23.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa, where the population is 10 125 000.

390 474 ppl
10 125 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Democratic Republic of the Congo is Margherita Peak, which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak

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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to 89 561 403 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
89 561 403 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 61.4 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

83.0 years
61.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 16.7 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

42.7 years
16.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 3.16% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

0.65%
3.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 77.0% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

99.0%
77.0%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Democratic Republic of the Congo the primary language is French.

german, french, italian
french

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Democratic Republic of the Congo: 1 141 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
1 141 Int$
Ranking: 31/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Congolese Franc (CDF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
CDF
Congolese Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Democratic Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, E

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Democratic Republic of the Congo 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; Democratic Republic of the Congo - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B118 USD - 151 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
B85 USD - 99 USD
T139 USD

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