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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Sierra Leone

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Sierra Leone is 27 699 mi². This means that the area of Sierra Leone is 73.77% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
27 699 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Sierra Leone has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

0.0 mi
249.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Sierra Leone is Freetown, where the population is 951 000.

390 474 ppl
951 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Sierra Leone is Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa), which rises to a height of 6 381 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 381 ft
Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa)

Highest recorded temperature

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
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Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

Switzerland vs. Sierra Leone - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Sierra Leone is home to 7 976 983 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
7 976 983 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 60.2 years in Sierra Leone.

83.0 years
60.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 19.1 years in Sierra Leone.

42.7 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.44% in Sierra Leone.

0.65%
2.44%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 43.2% in Sierra Leone.

99.0%
43.2%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Sierra Leone the primary language is English.

german, french, italian
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
24 000 ppl
Ranking: 169/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Sierra Leone: 1 726 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
1 726 Int$
Ranking: 183/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Sierra Leone: Leone (SLL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
SLL
Leone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Sierra Leone has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSLLEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Sierra Leone - January, February, March, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

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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