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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Pakistan

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Pakistan is 340 508 mi². This means that the area of Pakistan is 2036% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
340 508 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Pakistan has a coastline of 650.0 mi.

0.0 mi
650.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Pakistan is Karachi, where the population is 23 500 000.

390 474 ppl
23 500 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Pakistan is K2, which rises to a height of 28 251 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
28 251 ft
K2

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Pakistan the highest temperature was 128.3°F and was recorded in Mohenjo-daro, Sindh.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
128.3°F
Mohenjo-daro, Sindh

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Pakistan, the lowest temperature was -11.4°F and was recorded in Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-11.4°F
Skardu, Gilgit–Baltistan

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Pakistan is home to 220 892 340 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
220 892 340 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 69.4 years in Pakistan.

83.0 years
69.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 22 years in Pakistan.

42.7 years
22 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.99% in Pakistan.

0.65%
1.99%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 58.0% in Pakistan.

99.0%
58.0%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Pakistan the primary language is Urdu, English.

german, french, italian
urdu, english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Pakistan: 4 811 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
4 811 Int$
Ranking: 147/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Pakistan: Pakistan Rupee (PKR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
PKR
Pakistan Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Pakistan 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; Pakistan - 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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
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