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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Estonia

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Estonia is 17 462 mi². This means that the area of Estonia is 9.55% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
17 462 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Estonia has a coastline of 2 357.5 mi.

0.0 mi
2 357.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Estonia is Tallinn, where the population is 436 130.

390 474 ppl
436 130 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Estonia is Suur Munamägi, which rises to a height of 1 043 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
1 043 ft
Suur Munamägi

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Estonia the highest temperature was 96.1°F and was recorded in Võru.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
96.1°F
Võru

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Estonia, the lowest temperature was -46.3°F and was recorded in Jõgeva.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-46.3°F
Jõgeva

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Estonia is home to 1 326 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
1 326 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 77.6 years in Estonia.

83.0 years
77.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 43.7 years in Estonia.

42.7 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.69% in Estonia.

0.65%
-0.69%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.8% in Estonia.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Estonia the primary language is Estonian.

german, french, italian
estonian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
2 989 000 ppl
Ranking: 60/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Estonia: 37 925 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
37 925 Int$
Ranking: 41/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Estonia: 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 Estonia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Estonia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Estonia - 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 France (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B116 EUR - 148 EUR
T237 EUR - 307 EUR
B50 EUR - 62 EUR
T94 EUR - 129 EUR

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