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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Qatar

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Qatar is 4 473 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 256% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
4 473 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Qatar has a coastline of 349.8 mi.

0.0 mi
349.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Qatar is Doha, where the population is 1 312 950.

390 474 ppl
1 312 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Qatar is Hazm al Mashabiyah, which rises to a height of 312 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
312 ft
Hazm al Mashabiyah

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Qatar the highest temperature was 122.7°F and was recorded in Doha.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
122.7°F
Doha

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Qatar is home to 2 881 053 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
2 881 053 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 79.6 years in Qatar.

83.0 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 33.7 years in Qatar.

42.7 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.23% in Qatar.

0.65%
1.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 93.5% in Qatar.

99.0%
93.5%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Qatar the primary language is Arabic.

german, french, italian
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
2 929 800 ppl
Ranking: 62/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Qatar: 89 935 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
89 935 Int$
Ranking: 4/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Qatar: Qatari Rial (QAR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
QAR
Qatari Rial

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Qatar: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Qatar 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; Qatar - January, February, March, November, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 - 154 USD
T247 USD - 321 USD
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