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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Paraguay

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Paraguay is 157 048 mi². This means that the area of Paraguay is 885% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
157 048 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Paraguay has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Paraguay is Asunción, where the population is 544 309.

390 474 ppl
544 309 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Paraguay is Cerro Peró, which rises to a height of 2 762 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
2 762 ft
Cerro Peró

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Paraguay the highest temperature was 113°F and was recorded in Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
113°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Paraguay, the lowest temperature was 18.5°F and was recorded in Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
18.5°F
Pratts Gill, Boquerón Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Paraguay is home to 7 132 538 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
7 132 538 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 78.1 years in Paraguay.

83.0 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 29.7 years in Paraguay.

42.7 years
29.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.15% in Paraguay.

0.65%
1.15%

Literacy

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

99.0%
94.5%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Paraguay the primary language is Spanish, Guarani.

german, french, italian
spanish, guarani

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
1 214 000 ppl
Ranking: 97/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Paraguay: 13 064 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
13 064 Int$
Ranking: 100/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Paraguay: Guarani (PYG).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
PYG
Guarani

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Paraguay 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; Paraguay - April, May, 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)
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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
B35 USD - 42 USD
T58 USD - 85 USD

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