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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Serbia

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Serbia is 34 116 mi². This means that the area of Serbia is 114% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
34 116 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Serbia 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 Serbia is Belgrade, where the population is 1 166 760.

390 474 ppl
1 166 760 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Serbia is Midžor, which rises to a height of 7 116 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
7 116 ft
Midžor

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Serbia the highest temperature was 112.8°F and was recorded in Smederevska Palanka, Podunavlje District.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
112.8°F
Smederevska Palanka, Podunavlje District

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Serbia, the lowest temperature was -39.1°F and was recorded in Karajukica Bunari, Zlatibor District.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-39.1°F
Karajukica Bunari, Zlatibor District

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Serbia is home to 8 737 371 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
8 737 371 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 76.6 years in Serbia.

83.0 years
76.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 43.4 years in Serbia.

42.7 years
43.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.48% in Serbia.

0.65%
-0.48%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.5% in Serbia.

99.0%
99.5%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Serbia the primary language is Serbian.

german, french, italian
serbian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
1 132 000 ppl
Ranking: 100/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Serbia: 19 367 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
19 367 Int$
Ranking: 72/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Serbia: Serbian Dinar (RSD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
RSD
Serbian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Serbia: 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, Serbia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDRSDEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Serbia - 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 - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B40 USD - 47 USD
T77 USD - 98 USD

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