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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Eritrea

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Eritrea is 45 406 mi². This means that the area of Eritrea is 185% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
45 406 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Eritrea has a coastline of 1 388.1 mi.

0.0 mi
1 388.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Eritrea is Asmara, where the population is 649 707.

390 474 ppl
649 707 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Eritrea is Emba Soira, which rises to a height of 9 902 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 902 ft
Emba Soira

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. Eritrea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Eritrea is home to 3 546 421 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
3 546 421 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 66.5 years in Eritrea.

83.0 years
66.5 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 20.3 years in Eritrea.

42.7 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.98% in Eritrea.

0.65%
0.98%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 76.6% in Eritrea.

99.0%
76.6%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Eritrea the primary language is Arabic, Tigrinya.

german, french, italian
arabic, tigrinya

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Eritrea, 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$. Eritrea: 1 626 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
1 626 Int$
Ranking: 184/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Eritrea: Nakfa (ERN).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
ERN
Nakfa

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDERNEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Eritrea - January, February, November, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
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