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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Philippines

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Philippines is 115 831 mi². This means that the area of Philippines is 627% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
115 831 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Philippines has a coastline of 22 548.9 mi.

0.0 mi
22 548.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in the Philippines is Quezon City, where the population is 2 761 720.

390 474 ppl
2 761 720 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in the Philippines is Mount Apo, which rises to a height of 9 692 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 692 ft
Mount Apo

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in the Philippines the highest temperature was 108°F and was recorded in Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
108°F
Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in the Philippines, the lowest temperature was 43.3°F and was recorded in Baguio.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
43.3°F
Baguio

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Philippines is home to 109 581 078 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
109 581 078 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 70.3 years in the Philippines.

83.0 years
70.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 24.1 years in the Philippines.

42.7 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.49% in the Philippines.

0.65%
1.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 96.3% in the Philippines.

99.0%
96.3%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in the Philippines the primary language is Filipino, English.

german, french, italian
filipino, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 45/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Philippines: 8 387 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
8 387 Int$
Ranking: 126/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Philippines: Philippine Peso (PHP).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
PHP
Philippine Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Philippines 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; Philippines - January, February, March, 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
B120 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 319 USD
B27 USD - 36 USD
T59 USD - 87 USD

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