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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Cameroon

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Cameroon is 183 569 mi². This means that the area of Cameroon is 1052% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
183 569 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Cameroon has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

0.0 mi
249.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Cameroon is Douala, where the population is 2 446 940.

390 474 ppl
2 446 940 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Cameroon is Mount Cameroon, which rises to a height of 13 255 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
13 255 ft
Mount Cameroon

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Cameroon the highest temperature was 117.9°F and was recorded in Kousseri.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
117.9°F
Kousseri

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Cameroon is home to 26 545 863 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
26 545 863 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 62.8 years in Cameroon.

83.0 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 18.5 years in Cameroon.

42.7 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.77% in Cameroon.

0.65%
2.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 77.1% in Cameroon.

99.0%
77.1%

Language

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

german, french, italian
french, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Cameroon: 3 866 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
3 866 Int$
Ranking: 157/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Cameroon: 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 Cameroon: 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, Cameroon 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; Cameroon - 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
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
T248 USD - 321 USD
B32 USD - 47 USD
T80 USD - 111 USD

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