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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Cambodia

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Cambodia is 69 898 mi². This means that the area of Cambodia is 339% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
69 898 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Cambodia has a coastline of 275.3 mi.

0.0 mi
275.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Cambodia is Phnom Penh, where the population is 1 501 720.

390 474 ppl
1 501 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Cambodia is Phnom Aural, which rises to a height of 5 948 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
5 948 ft
Phnom Aural

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Cambodia the highest temperature was 108.7°F and was recorded in Preah Vihea.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
108.7°F
Preah Vihea

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Cambodia, the lowest temperature was 46.4°F and was recorded in Val d'Emeraude.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
46.4°F
Val d'Emeraude

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Cambodia is home to 16 718 965 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
16 718 965 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 66.3 years in Cambodia.

83.0 years
66.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 26.4 years in Cambodia.

42.7 years
26.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.34% in Cambodia.

0.65%
1.34%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 80.5% in Cambodia.

99.0%
80.5%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Cambodia the primary language is Khmer.

german, french, italian
khmer

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
4 775 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Cambodia: 4 420 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
4 420 Int$
Ranking: 150/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Cambodia: Riel (KHR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
KHR
Riel

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Cambodia 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; Cambodia - 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 France (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
B116 EUR - 148 EUR
T237 EUR - 307 EUR
B26 EUR - 38 EUR
T62 EUR - 103 EUR

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