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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Myanmar (Burma)

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Myanmar (Burma) 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. Myanmar (Burma) - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Myanmar (Burma) is 261 228 mi². This means that the area of Myanmar (Burma) is 1539% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
261 228 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Myanmar (Burma) has a coastline of 1 199.2 mi.

0.0 mi
1 199.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Myanmar (Burma) is Yangon, where the population is 5 209 540.

390 474 ppl
5 209 540 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Myanmar (Burma) is Hkakabo Razi, which rises to a height of 19 295 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
19 295 ft
Hkakabo Razi

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Myanmar (Burma) the highest temperature was 117°F and was recorded in Myinmu.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
117°F
Myinmu

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Myanmar (Burma), the lowest temperature was 21.2°F and was recorded in Hakha.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
21.2°F
Hakha

Society

Switzerland vs. Myanmar (Burma) - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Myanmar (Burma) is home to 54 409 800 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
54 409 800 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 69.6 years in Myanmar (Burma).

83.0 years
69.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 29.2 years in Myanmar (Burma).

42.7 years
29.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.81% in Myanmar (Burma).

0.65%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 89.1% in Myanmar (Burma).

99.0%
89.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Myanmar (Burma) the primary language is Burmese.

german, french, italian
burmese

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Myanmar (Burma), the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
4 681 000 ppl
Ranking: 50/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Myanmar (Burma): 5 122 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
5 122 Int$
Ranking: 145/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Myanmar (Burma): Kyat (MMK).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
MMK
Kyat

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Myanmar (Burma): frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, C, D, G, I).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, D, G, I

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Myanmar (Burma) has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHFMMK

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Myanmar (Burma) - January, February, December.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B22 USD - 30 USD
T55 USD - 74 USD

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