Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Myanmar (Burma)

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.

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.

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.

Population

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

Average age

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

Literacy

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

Religion

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

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

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

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).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites