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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Greenland

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Greenland is 836 330 mi². This means that the area of Greenland is 5147% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
836 330 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Greenland has a coastline of 27 394.4 mi.

0.0 mi
27 394.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Greenland is Nuuk, where the population is 16 454.

390 474 ppl
16 454 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Greenland is Gunnbjørn Fjeld, which rises to a height of 12 119 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
12 119 ft
Gunnbjørn Fjeld

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Greenland the highest temperature was 78.6°F and was recorded in Maniitsoq.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
78.6°F
Maniitsoq

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Greenland, the lowest temperature was -87°F and was recorded in North Ice.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-87°F
North Ice

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Greenland is home to 56 770 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
56 770 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 73.7 years in Greenland.

83.0 years
73.7 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 34.3 years in Greenland.

42.7 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.01% in Greenland.

0.65%
-0.01%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 100.0% in Greenland.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Greenland the primary language is Kalaallisut.

german, french, italian
kalaallisut

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Greenland, 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). Greenland: Danish Krone (DKK).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E, F, K

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Greenland 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; Greenland - June, July, August.

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

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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
B120 USD - 153 USD
T246 USD - 319 USD
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