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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. India

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of India is 1 269 219 mi². This means that the area of India is 7862% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
1 269 219 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while India has a coastline of 4 349.6 mi.

0.0 mi
4 349.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in India is Mumbai, where the population is 12 478 400.

390 474 ppl
12 478 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, which rises to a height of 28 169 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
28 169 ft
Kangchenjunga

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in India the highest temperature was 123.8°F and was recorded in Phalodi, Rajasthan.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
123.8°F
Phalodi, Rajasthan

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in India, the lowest temperature was -29.2°F and was recorded in Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-29.2°F
Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while India is home to 1 380 004 385 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
1 380 004 385 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 70.0 years in India.

83.0 years
70.0 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 28.7 years in India.

42.7 years
28.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.04% in India.

0.65%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 74.4% in India.

99.0%
74.4%

Language

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

german, french, italian
hindi

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in India, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
13 284 000 ppl
Ranking: 20/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. India: 6 502 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
6 502 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). India: Indian Rupee (INR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, India 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; India - January, February, March, 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
T247 USD - 320 USD
B23 USD - 31 USD
T47 USD - 66 USD

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