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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Gibraltar

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Gibraltar is 2.32 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 686969% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Gibraltar has a coastline of 7.5 mi.

0.0 mi
7.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Gibraltar is Gibraltar, where the population is 33 140.

390 474 ppl
33 140 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Gibraltar is Rock of Gibraltar, which rises to a height of 1 398 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
1 398 ft
Rock of Gibraltar

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. Gibraltar - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Gibraltar is home to 33 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
33 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 80.2 years in Gibraltar.

83.0 years
80.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 35.5 years in Gibraltar.

42.7 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.19% in Gibraltar.

0.65%
0.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 80.0% in Gibraltar.

99.0%
80.0%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english, spanish

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Gibraltar, 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

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Gibraltar: Gibraltar Pound (GIP).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
GIP
Gibraltar Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Gibraltar 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; Gibraltar - May, June, July, August, September.

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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

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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
Most interestingGorham's Cave
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