Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Papua New Guinea

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Papua New Guinea is 178 704 mi². This means that the area of Papua New Guinea is 1021% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, where the population is 364 125.

Highest recorded temperature

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Papua New Guinea is home to 8 947 024 people.

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 24 years in Papua New Guinea.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 64.2% in Papua New Guinea.

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Papua New Guinea, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Papua New Guinea: 4 285 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Papua New Guinea: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Papua New Guinea - May, June, July, August, September, October.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites