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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Cyprus

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Cyprus is 3 572 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 346% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
3 572 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Cyprus has a coastline of 402.6 mi.

0.0 mi
402.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Cyprus is Nicosia, where the population is 276 410.

390 474 ppl
276 410 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Cyprus is Mount Olympus, which rises to a height of 6 404 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 404 ft
Mount Olympus

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Cyprus the highest temperature was 115.9°F and was recorded in Lefkoniko.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
115.9°F
Lefkoniko

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Cyprus is home to 1 207 359 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
1 207 359 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 79.5 years in Cyprus.

83.0 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 37.9 years in Cyprus.

42.7 years
37.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.11% in Cyprus.

0.65%
1.11%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.1% in Cyprus.

99.0%
99.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Cyprus the primary language is Greek, Turkish.

german, french, italian
greek, turkish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
2 659 000 ppl
Ranking: 39/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Cyprus: 38 458 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
38 458 Int$
Ranking: 43/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Cyprus: Euro (EUR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Cyprus has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Cyprus - 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B122 USD - 156 USD
T251 USD - 325 USD
B58 USD - 72 USD
T115 USD - 145 USD

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