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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Guinea is 94 926 mi². This means that the area of Guinea is 496% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
94 926 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Guinea has a coastline of 198.8 mi.

0.0 mi
198.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Guinea is Conakry, where the population is 1 667 860.

390 474 ppl
1 667 860 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Guinea is Mont Nimba, which rises to a height of 5 748 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
5 748 ft
Mont Nimba

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. Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Guinea is home to 13 132 795 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
13 132 795 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 63.5 years in Guinea.

83.0 years
63.5 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 19.1 years in Guinea.

42.7 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.76% in Guinea.

0.65%
2.76%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 39.6% in Guinea.

99.0%
39.6%

Language

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

german, french, italian
french

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Guinea, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
35 000 ppl
Ranking: 167/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Guinea: 2 816 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
2 816 Int$
Ranking: 169/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Guinea: Guinea Franc (GNF).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
GNF
Guinea Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Guinea 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; Guinea - 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 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
T248 USD - 321 USD
B48 USD
T72 USD

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