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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Sudan

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Sudan is 728 215 mi². This means that the area of Sudan is 4468% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
728 215 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Sudan has a coastline of 530.0 mi.

0.0 mi
530.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Sudan is Omdurman, where the population is 2 805 400.

390 474 ppl
2 805 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Sudan is Deriba Caldera (Jebel Marra), which rises to a height of 9 980 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 980 ft
Deriba Caldera (Jebel Marra)

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Sudan the highest temperature was 121.5°F and was recorded in Dongola.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
121.5°F
Dongola

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Sudan is home to 43 849 260 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
43 849 260 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 66.8 years in Sudan.

83.0 years
66.8 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 18.3 years in Sudan.

42.7 years
18.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.55% in Sudan.

0.65%
2.55%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 60.7% in Sudan.

99.0%
60.7%

Language

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

german, french, italian
arabic, english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
741 000 ppl
Ranking: 116/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Sudan: 4 244 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
4 244 Int$
Ranking: 153/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Sudan: Sudanese Pound (SDG).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
SDG
Sudanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Sudan: 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, Sudan 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; Sudan - January, February, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B120 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 319 USD
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