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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Morocco

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Morocco is 172 414 mi². This means that the area of Morocco is 982% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
172 414 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Morocco has a coastline of 1 140.2 mi.

0.0 mi
1 140.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Morocco is Casablanca, where the population is 3 359 820.

390 474 ppl
3 359 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Morocco is Jbel Toubkal, which rises to a height of 13 665 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
13 665 ft
Jbel Toubkal

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Morocco the highest temperature was 121.3°F and was recorded in Marrakesh.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
121.3°F
Marrakesh

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Morocco, the lowest temperature was -11.2°F and was recorded in Ifrane.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-11.2°F
Ifrane

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Morocco is home to 36 910 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
36 910 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 73.6 years in Morocco.

83.0 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 29.1 years in Morocco.

42.7 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.92% in Morocco.

0.65%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 73.8% in Morocco.

99.0%
73.8%

Language

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

german, french, italian
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
10 177 000 ppl
Ranking: 28/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Morocco: 7 296 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
7 296 Int$
Ranking: 130/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Morocco: Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
MAD
Moroccan Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Morocco 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; Morocco - March, April, May, September, October.

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
B121 USD - 154 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
B31 USD - 38 USD
T62 USD - 87 USD

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