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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Sri Lanka is 25 332 mi². This means that the area of Sri Lanka is 58.92% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
25 332 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Sri Lanka has a coastline of 832.6 mi.

0.0 mi
832.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Sri Lanka is Colombo, where the population is 752 993.

390 474 ppl
752 993 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Sri Lanka is Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro), which rises to a height of 8 281 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
8 281 ft
Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro)

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Sri Lanka the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Vavuniya.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
104.2°F
Vavuniya

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Sri Lanka, the lowest temperature was 27.1°F and was recorded in Nuwara Eliya.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
27.1°F
Nuwara Eliya

Society

Switzerland vs. Sri Lanka - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Sri Lanka is home to 21 413 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
21 413 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 77.8 years in Sri Lanka.

83.0 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 33.7 years in Sri Lanka.

42.7 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.63% in Sri Lanka.

0.65%
0.63%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 92.3% in Sri Lanka.

99.0%
92.3%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Sri Lanka the primary language is Sinhala, Tamil.

german, french, italian
sinhala, tamil

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Sri Lanka, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
1 798 000 ppl
Ranking: 92/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Sri Lanka: 13 220 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
13 220 Int$
Ranking: 101/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
LKR
Sri Lanka Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Sri Lanka has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHFLKR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Sri Lanka - 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 United States (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
B118 USD - 151 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B21 USD - 27 USD
T48 USD - 66 USD

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