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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Kyrgyzstan

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Kyrgyzstan is 77 202 mi². This means that the area of Kyrgyzstan is 384% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
77 202 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Kyrgyzstan has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kyrgyzstan is Bishkek, where the population is 937 400.

390 474 ppl
937 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Kyrgyzstan is Pobeda Peak (Jengish Chokusu), which rises to a height of 24 406 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
24 406 ft
Pobeda Peak (Jengish Chokusu)

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. Kyrgyzstan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Kyrgyzstan is home to 6 524 195 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
6 524 195 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 72.1 years in Kyrgyzstan.

83.0 years
72.1 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 27.3 years in Kyrgyzstan.

42.7 years
27.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.9% in Kyrgyzstan.

0.65%
0.9%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.6% in Kyrgyzstan.

99.0%
99.6%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Kyrgyzstan the primary language is Kirghiz.

german, french, italian
kirghiz

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
3 051 000 ppl
Ranking: 81/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Kyrgyzstan: 4 963 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
4 963 Int$
Ranking: 89/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Kyrgyzstan: Som (KGS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
KGS
Som

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Kyrgyzstan: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Kyrgyzstan has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Kyrgyzstan - June, July, August.

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
B122 USD - 156 USD
T251 USD - 326 USD
B22 USD - 26 USD
T49 USD - 65 USD

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