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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Romania

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Romania is 92 043 mi². This means that the area of Romania is 477% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
92 043 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Romania has a coastline of 139.8 mi.

0.0 mi
139.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Romania is Bucharest, where the population is 1 883 420.

390 474 ppl
1 883 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Romania is Moldoveanu, which rises to a height of 8 346 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
8 346 ft
Moldoveanu

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Romania the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Ion Sion, Brăila County.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
112.1°F
Ion Sion, Brăila County

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Romania, the lowest temperature was -37.3°F and was recorded in Bod, Braşov County.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-37.3°F
Bod, Braşov County

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Romania is home to 19 237 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
19 237 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 76.3 years in Romania.

83.0 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 42.5 years in Romania.

42.7 years
42.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.38% in Romania.

0.65%
-0.38%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 98.8% in Romania.

99.0%
98.8%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Romania the primary language is Romanian.

german, french, italian
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
9 331 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Romania: 31 946 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
31 946 Int$
Ranking: 49/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Romania: New Romanian Leu (RON).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
RON
New Romanian Leu

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Romania 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; Romania - 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 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 - 320 USD
B46 USD - 59 USD
T78 USD - 109 USD

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