Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Mongolia

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Mongolia is 603 906 mi². This means that the area of Mongolia is 3689% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar, where the population is 1 372 000.

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Mongolia the highest temperature was 111.2°F and was recorded in Khongor.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Mongolia is home to 3 278 290 people.

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 29.8 years in Mongolia.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.2% in Mongolia.

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Mongolia, the main religion is Buddhism.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Mongolia: 12 362 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Mongolia - June, July, August.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites