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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Indonesia

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Indonesia is 735 358 mi². This means that the area of Indonesia is 4513% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
735 358 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 mi.

0.0 mi
33 998.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Indonesia is Jakarta, where the population is 11 374 000.

390 474 ppl
11 374 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Indonesia is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), which rises to a height of 16 024 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
16 024 ft
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Indonesia the highest temperature was 103.1°F and was recorded in Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
103.1°F
Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Indonesia, the lowest temperature was 21.9°F and was recorded in Kertasarie Estate.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
21.9°F
Kertasarie Estate

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Indonesia is home to 273 523 615 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
273 523 615 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 72.8 years in Indonesia.

83.0 years
72.8 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 31.1 years in Indonesia.

42.7 years
31.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.81% in Indonesia.

0.65%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 96.0% in Indonesia.

99.0%
96.0%

Language

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

german, french, italian
indonesian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
10 407 000 ppl
Ranking: 27/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Indonesia: 12 068 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
12 068 Int$
Ranking: 109/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Indonesia: Rupiah (IDR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
IDR
Rupiah

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Indonesia 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; Indonesia - May, June, July, August, September.

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
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B17 USD - 23 USD
T42 USD - 64 USD

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