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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Central African Republic

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Central African Republic 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. Central African Republic - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Central African Republic is 240 535 mi². This means that the area of Central African Republic is 1409% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
240 535 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic is Bangui, where the population is 747 109.

390 474 ppl
747 109 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Central African Republic is Mont Ngaoui, which rises to a height of 4 626 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
4 626 ft
Mont Ngaoui

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. Central African Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Central African Republic is home to 4 829 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
4 829 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 55.1 years in Central African Republic.

83.0 years
55.1 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 20 years in Central African Republic.

42.7 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.79% in Central African Republic.

0.65%
1.79%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 37.4% in Central African Republic.

99.0%
37.4%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Central African Republic the primary language is French.

german, french, italian
french

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Central African Republic, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
120 500 ppl
Ranking: 155/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Central African Republic: 987 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
987 Int$
Ranking: 193/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Central African Republic: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Central African Republic: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Central African Republic 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; Central African Republic - January, February, 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
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 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 - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
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