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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Kenya

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Kenya is 224 081 mi². This means that the area of Kenya is 1306% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
224 081 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Kenya has a coastline of 333.1 mi.

0.0 mi
333.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kenya is Nairobi, where the population is 3 375 000.

390 474 ppl
3 375 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Kenya is Mount Kenya, which rises to a height of 17 057 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
17 057 ft
Mount Kenya

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. Kenya - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Kenya is home to 53 771 296 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
53 771 296 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 69.3 years in Kenya.

83.0 years
69.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 20 years in Kenya.

42.7 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.15% in Kenya.

0.65%
2.15%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 81.5% in Kenya.

99.0%
81.5%

Language

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

german, french, italian
swahili, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
1 114 000 ppl
Ranking: 101/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Kenya: 4 576 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
4 576 Int$
Ranking: 149/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Kenya: Kenyan Shilling (KES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
KES
Kenyan Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Kenya: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDKESEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Kenya - June, July, August, 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 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
B32 USD - 40 USD
T70 USD - 103 USD

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