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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Madagascar

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Madagascar is 226 658 mi². This means that the area of Madagascar is 1322% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
226 658 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Madagascar has a coastline of 3 000.0 mi.

0.0 mi
3 000.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Madagascar is Antananarivo, where the population is 1 849 000.

390 474 ppl
1 849 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Madagascar is Maromokotro, which rises to a height of 9 436 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 436 ft
Maromokotro

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Madagascar the highest temperature was 110.5°F and was recorded in Ejeda.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
110.5°F
Ejeda

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Madagascar, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Mount Andringitra.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
12.2°F
Mount Andringitra

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Madagascar is home to 27 691 018 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
27 691 018 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 67.9 years in Madagascar.

83.0 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 20.3 years in Madagascar.

42.7 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.31% in Madagascar.

0.65%
2.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 76.7% in Madagascar.

99.0%
76.7%

Language

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

german, french, italian
malagasy, french

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Madagascar, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
244 000 ppl
Ranking: 140/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Madagascar: 1 544 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
1 544 Int$
Ranking: 187/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Madagascar: Malagasy Ariary (MGA).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
MGA
Malagasy Ariary

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Madagascar: 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, Madagascar 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; Madagascar - July, August, 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 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
B121 USD - 155 USD
T249 USD - 322 USD
B31 USD - 38 USD
T51 USD - 74 USD

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