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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Montenegro

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Montenegro is 5 333 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 199% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
5 333 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Montenegro has a coastline of 182.7 mi.

0.0 mi
182.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Montenegro is Podgorica, where the population is 204 877.

390 474 ppl
204 877 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Montenegro is Zla Kolata, which rises to a height of 8 314 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
8 314 ft
Zla Kolata

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Montenegro the highest temperature was 112.6°F and was recorded in Podgorica & Danilovgrad.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
112.6°F
Podgorica & Danilovgrad

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Montenegro is home to 628 066 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
628 066 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 77.5 years in Montenegro.

83.0 years
77.5 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 39.6 years in Montenegro.

42.7 years
39.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.4% in Montenegro.

0.65%
-0.4%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 98.8% in Montenegro.

99.0%
98.8%

Language

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

german, french, italian
montenegrin

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
1 560 000 ppl
Ranking: 81/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Montenegro: 20 543 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
20 543 Int$
Ranking: 68/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Montenegro: 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 Montenegro: 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, Montenegro 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; Montenegro - 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 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
T247 USD - 320 USD
B47 USD - 57 USD
T84 USD - 112 USD

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