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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Georgia

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Georgia is 26 911 mi². This means that the area of Georgia is 68.83% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
26 911 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Georgia has a coastline of 192.6 mi.

0.0 mi
192.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Georgia is Tbilisi, where the population is 1 118 040.

390 474 ppl
1 118 040 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Georgia is Shkhara, which rises to a height of 17 037 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
17 037 ft
Shkhara

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. Georgia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Georgia is home to 3 989 167 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
3 989 167 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 77.3 years in Georgia.

83.0 years
77.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 38.6 years in Georgia.

42.7 years
38.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.05% in Georgia.

0.65%
0.05%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.6% in Georgia.

99.0%
99.6%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Georgia the primary language is Georgian.

german, french, italian
georgian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
5 901 000 ppl
Ranking: 42/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Georgia: 14 761 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
14 761 Int$
Ranking: 89/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Georgia: Lari (GEL).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
GEL
Lari

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Georgia: 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, Georgia 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; Georgia - May, June, September.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (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
B121 USD - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B27 USD - 34 USD
T71 USD - 95 USD

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