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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Monaco

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Monaco is 0.78 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 2043490% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Monaco has a coastline of 2.5 mi.

0.0 mi
2.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Monaco is Monaco, where the population is 37 800.

390 474 ppl
37 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Monaco is along Chemin des Révoires on Mont Agel, which rises to a height of 528 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
528 ft
along Chemin des Révoires on Mont Agel

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. Monaco - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Monaco is home to 39 242 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
39 242 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 89.4 years in Monaco.

83.0 years
89.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 55.4 years in Monaco.

42.7 years
55.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.53% in Monaco.

0.65%
0.53%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.0% in Monaco.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

german, french, italian
french

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Monaco, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
331 000 ppl
Ranking: 134/174

Economy

GDP per capita

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Monaco: Euro (EUR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Monaco 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; Monaco - May, June, July, August, September.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B178 USD
T246 USD

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