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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Guyana

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Guyana is 83 000 mi². This means that the area of Guyana is 421% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
83 000 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Guyana has a coastline of 285.2 mi.

0.0 mi
285.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Guyana is Georgetown, where the population is 235 017.

390 474 ppl
235 017 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Guyana is Mount Roraima, which rises to a height of 9 022 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 022 ft
Mount Roraima

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. Guyana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Guyana is home to 786 552 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
786 552 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 71.6 years in Guyana.

83.0 years
71.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 27.5 years in Guyana.

42.7 years
27.5 years

Birthrate

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

0.65%
0.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 88.5% in Guyana.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
207 000 ppl
Ranking: 144/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Guyana: 19 697 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
19 697 Int$
Ranking: 71/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Guyana: Guyana Dollar (GYD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
GYD
Guyana Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Guyana: frequency and voltage are 120V / 240V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
120V / 240V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, D, G

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Guyana has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Guyana - September, October.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 155 USD
T249 USD - 323 USD
B65 USD - 76 USD
T151 USD - 188 USD

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