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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Ghana

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Ghana is 92 098 mi². This means that the area of Ghana is 478% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
92 098 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Ghana has a coastline of 334.9 mi.

0.0 mi
334.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Ghana is Accra, where the population is 2 291 350.

390 474 ppl
2 291 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Ghana is Mount Afadjato, which rises to a height of 2 904 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
2 904 ft
Mount Afadjato

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. Ghana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Ghana is home to 31 072 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
31 072 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 69.0 years in Ghana.

83.0 years
69.0 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 21.4 years in Ghana.

42.7 years
21.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.26% in Ghana.

0.65%
2.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 79.0% in Ghana.

99.0%
79.0%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Ghana the primary language is English.

german, french, italian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
897 000 ppl
Ranking: 108/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Ghana: 5 742 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
5 742 Int$
Ranking: 138/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Ghana: Ghana Cedi (GHS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
GHS
Ghana Cedi

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Ghana 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; Ghana - January, February, 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B120 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 319 USD
B36 USD - 46 USD
T55 USD - 75 USD

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