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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Malta

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Malta is 122 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 12966% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Malta has a coastline of 157.2 mi.

0.0 mi
157.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Malta is Birkirkara, where the population is 22 247.

390 474 ppl
22 247 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Malta is Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island, which rises to a height of 830 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
830 ft
Ta'Dmejrek on Malta Island

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Malta the highest temperature was 110.8°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
110.8°F
Malta International Airport

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Malta, the lowest temperature was 34.5°F and was recorded in Malta International Airport.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
34.5°F
Malta International Airport

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Malta is home to 441 543 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
441 543 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 83.0 years in Malta.

83.0 years
83.0 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 42.3 years in Malta.

42.7 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.75% in Malta.

0.65%
0.75%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 94.5% in Malta.

99.0%
94.5%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Malta the primary language is Maltese, English.

german, french, italian
maltese, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
1 783 000 ppl
Ranking: 78/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Malta: 42 640 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
42 640 Int$
Ranking: 31/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Malta: 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 Malta: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Malta has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

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

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)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
B74 USD - 93 USD
T121 USD - 167 USD

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