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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Singapore

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Singapore is 276 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 5675% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Singapore has a coastline of 119.9 mi.

0.0 mi
119.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Singapore is Singapore, where the population is 5 535 000.

390 474 ppl
5 535 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Singapore is Bukit Timah, which rises to a height of 538 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
538 ft
Bukit Timah

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Singapore the highest temperature was 96.8°F and was recorded in Singapore.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
96.8°F
Singapore

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Singapore, the lowest temperature was 66.9°F and was recorded in Singapore.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
66.9°F
Singapore

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Singapore is home to 5 850 342 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
5 850 342 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 86.2 years in Singapore.

83.0 years
86.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 35.6 years in Singapore.

42.7 years
35.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.95% in Singapore.

0.65%
0.95%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 97.5% in Singapore.

99.0%
97.5%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Singapore the primary language is Chinese, Malay, English.

german, french, italian
chinese, malay, english

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Singapore, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
12 051 000 ppl
Ranking: 24/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Singapore: 98 483 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
98 483 Int$
Ranking: 2/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Singapore: Singapore Dollar (SGD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
SGD
Singapore Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Singapore has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Singapore - March, April, May, June, July.

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
B120 USD - 153 USD
T246 USD - 319 USD
B60 USD - 77 USD
T129 USD - 168 USD

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