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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Moldova

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Moldova is 13 068 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 21.98% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
13 068 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Moldova has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Moldova is Chișinău, where the population is 723 500.

390 474 ppl
723 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Moldova is Dealul Bălăneşti, which rises to a height of 1 411 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
1 411 ft
Dealul Bălăneşti

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Moldova the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Falesti.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
108.3°F
Falesti

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Moldova is home to 4 033 963 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
4 033 963 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 72.2 years in Moldova.

83.0 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 37.7 years in Moldova.

42.7 years
37.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -1.1% in Moldova.

0.65%
-1.1%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.4% in Moldova.

99.0%
99.4%

Language

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

german, french, italian
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
94 400 ppl
Ranking: 159/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Moldova: 12 996 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
12 996 Int$
Ranking: 102/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Moldova: Moldovan Leu (MDL).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
MDL
Moldovan Leu

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Moldova has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Moldova - 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
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 - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B51 USD - 61 USD
T71 USD - 87 USD

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