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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Republic of the Congo

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Republic of the Congo is 132 047 mi². This means that the area of Republic of the Congo is 728% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
132 047 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 105.0 mi.

0.0 mi
105.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville, where the population is 1 827 000.

390 474 ppl
1 827 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Republic of the Congo is Mont Nabeba, which rises to a height of 3 346 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
3 346 ft
Mont Nabeba

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Republic of the Congo is home to 5 518 087 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
5 518 087 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 61.7 years in Republic of the Congo.

83.0 years
61.7 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 19.5 years in Republic of the Congo.

42.7 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.36% in Republic of the Congo.

0.65%
2.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 80.3% in Republic of the Congo.

99.0%
80.3%

Language

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

german, french, italian
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
263 000 ppl
Ranking: 137/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Republic of the Congo: 3 621 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
3 621 Int$
Ranking: 160/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Republic of the Congo: 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 Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, 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; 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
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 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 - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B103 USD - 120 USD
T131 USD - 163 USD

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