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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Ethiopia

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi². This means that the area of Ethiopia is 2575% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
426 373 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Ethiopia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, where the population is 3 273 000.

390 474 ppl
3 273 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Ethiopia is Ras Dejen, which rises to a height of 14 928 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
14 928 ft
Ras Dejen

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Ethiopia the highest temperature was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
120°F
Dallol

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Ethiopia, the lowest temperature was 5°F and was recorded in Sanetti Plateau.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
5°F
Sanetti Plateau

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Ethiopia is home to 114 963 588 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
114 963 588 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 67.9 years in Ethiopia.

83.0 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 19.8 years in Ethiopia.

42.7 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.5% in Ethiopia.

0.65%
2.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 51.8% in Ethiopia.

99.0%
51.8%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Ethiopia the primary language is Amharic, Oromo.

german, french, italian
amharic, oromo

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
864 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
2 422 Int$
Ranking: 173/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Ethiopia: Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
ETB
Ethiopian Birr

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Ethiopia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Ethiopia 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; Ethiopia - 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B29 USD - 41 USD
T54 USD - 75 USD

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