Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Japan

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Japan is 145 920 mi². This means that the area of Japan is 815% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Japan is Tokyo, where the population is 13 161 800.

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Japan the highest temperature was 105.8°F and was recorded in Shimanto, Kōchi.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Japan is home to 126 476 461 people.

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 48.6 years in Japan.

Literacy

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

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Japan, the main religion is Shintō.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Japan: 41 733 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Japan: frequency and voltage are 100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites