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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Peru

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi². This means that the area of Peru is 3013% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
496 225 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi.

0.0 mi
1 500.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Peru is Lima, where the population is 9 866 650.

390 474 ppl
9 866 650 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, which rises to a height of 22 205 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
22 205 ft
Huascarán

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 Peru, the lowest temperature was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Peru is home to 32 971 854 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
32 971 854 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 75.0 years in Peru.

83.0 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 29.1 years in Peru.

42.7 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.88% in Peru.

0.65%
0.88%

Literacy

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

99.0%
94.5%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Peru the primary language is Spanish, Quechua.

german, french, italian
spanish, quechua

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 57/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Peru: 11 874 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
11 874 Int$
Ranking: 110/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
PEN
Nuevo Sol

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Peru: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, C

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPENEURCHF

Best months to visit

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

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 - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B26 USD - 34 USD
T68 USD - 99 USD

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