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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Lebanon

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Lebanon is 4 036 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 295% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
4 036 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Lebanon has a coastline of 139.8 mi.

0.0 mi
139.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Lebanon is Beirut, where the population is 361 366.

390 474 ppl
361 366 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Lebanon is Qornet es Saouda, which rises to a height of 10 131 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
10 131 ft
Qornet es Saouda

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. Lebanon - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Lebanon is home to 6 825 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
6 825 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 78.5 years in Lebanon.

83.0 years
78.5 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 33.7 years in Lebanon.

42.7 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.68% in Lebanon.

0.65%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 95.1% in Lebanon.

99.0%
95.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Lebanon the primary language is Arabic.

german, french, italian
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
1 518 000 ppl
Ranking: 89/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Lebanon: 12 114 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
12 114 Int$
Ranking: 99/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Lebanon: Lebanese Pound (LBP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
LBP
Lebanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Lebanon 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; Lebanon - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
B110 EUR - 141 EUR
T231 EUR - 300 EUR
B43 EUR - 67 EUR
T96 EUR - 183 EUR

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