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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. North Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of North Korea is 46 540 mi². This means that the area of North Korea is 192% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
46 540 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while North Korea has a coastline of 1 550.3 mi.

0.0 mi
1 550.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in North Korea is Pyongyang, where the population is 2 514 690.

390 474 ppl
2 514 690 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in North Korea is Paektu-san, which rises to a height of 9 003 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 003 ft
Paektu-san

Highest recorded temperature

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in North Korea, the lowest temperature was -46.5°F and was recorded in Chunggangjin.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-46.5°F
Chunggangjin

Society

Switzerland vs. North Korea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while North Korea is home to 25 778 816 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
25 778 816 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 71.7 years in North Korea.

83.0 years
71.7 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 34.6 years in North Korea.

42.7 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.49% in North Korea.

0.65%
0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 100.0% in North Korea.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in North Korea the primary language is Korean.

german, french, italian
korean

Religion

christianity
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Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). North Korea: North Korean Won (KPW).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
KPW
North Korean Won

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, North Korea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDKPWEURCHF

Best months to visit

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

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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
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