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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Nepal

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Nepal is 56 827 mi². This means that the area of Nepal is 257% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
56 827 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Nepal has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Nepal is Kathmandu, where the population is 975 453.

390 474 ppl
975 453 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Nepal is Mount Everest, which rises to a height of 29 029 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
29 029 ft
Mount Everest

Highest recorded temperature

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Nepal, the lowest temperature was -49°F and was recorded in Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-49°F
Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Nepal is home to 29 136 808 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
29 136 808 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 72.1 years in Nepal.

83.0 years
72.1 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 25.3 years in Nepal.

42.7 years
25.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.81% in Nepal.

0.65%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 67.9% in Nepal.

99.0%
67.9%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Nepal the primary language is Nepali.

german, french, italian
nepali

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Nepal, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
539 000 ppl
Ranking: 120/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Nepal: 4 007 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
4 007 Int$
Ranking: 156/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Nepal: Nepalese Rupee (NPR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
NPR
Nepalese Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Nepal - October, November.

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 - 154 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
B18 USD - 23 USD
T49 USD - 68 USD

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