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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Guam

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Guam is 212 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 7419% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Guam has a coastline of 78.3 mi.

0.0 mi
78.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Guam is Dededo, where the population is 44 943.

390 474 ppl
44 943 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Guam is Mount Lamlamon Guam, which rises to a height of 1 332 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
1 332 ft
Mount Lamlamon Guam

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. Guam - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Guam is home to 168 775 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
168 775 ppl

Life expectancy

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

83.0 years
77.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 29.4 years in Guam.

42.7 years
29.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.18% in Guam.

0.65%
0.18%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.0% in Guam.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english, filipino

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
1 409 000 ppl
Ranking: 88/174

Economy

GDP per capita

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Guam: US Dollar (USD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Guam: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Guam has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Guam - January, February, March, April.

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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B91 USD - 108 USD
T160 USD - 193 USD

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