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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Oman

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Oman is 119 499 mi². This means that the area of Oman is 650% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
119 499 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Oman has a coastline of 1 299.9 mi.

0.0 mi
1 299.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Oman is Muscat, where the population is 1 208 110.

390 474 ppl
1 208 110 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Oman is Jabal Shams, which rises to a height of 9 872 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 872 ft
Jabal Shams

Highest recorded temperature

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
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Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Oman is home to 5 106 626 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
5 106 626 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 76.6 years in Oman.

83.0 years
76.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 26.2 years in Oman.

42.7 years
26.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.89% in Oman.

0.65%
1.89%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 95.7% in Oman.

99.0%
95.7%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Oman the primary language is Arabic.

german, french, italian
arabic

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Oman, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
1 897 000 ppl
Ranking: 75/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Oman: 28 508 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
28 508 Int$
Ranking: 51/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Oman: Rial Omani (OMR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
OMR
Rial Omani

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Oman: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Oman has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Oman - January, February, March, November, 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
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 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
B50 USD - 66 USD
T89 USD - 125 USD

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