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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Guinea Bissau

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Guinea Bissau is 13 948 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 14.28% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
13 948 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Guinea Bissau has a coastline of 217.5 mi.

0.0 mi
217.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Guinea Bissau is Bissau, where the population is 395 954.

390 474 ppl
395 954 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Guinea Bissau is unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country, which rises to a height of 984 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
984 ft
unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country

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 Bissau - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Guinea Bissau is home to 1 968 001 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
1 968 001 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 63.3 years in Guinea Bissau.

83.0 years
63.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 18 years in Guinea Bissau.

42.7 years
18 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.52% in Guinea Bissau.

0.65%
2.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 59.9% in Guinea Bissau.

99.0%
59.9%

Language

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

german, french, italian
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
43 800 ppl
Ranking: 64/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Guinea Bissau: 1 948 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
1 948 Int$
Ranking: 71/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Guinea Bissau: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Guinea Bissau 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 Bissau - 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B118 USD - 151 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
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