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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. South Sudan

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of South Sudan is 239 285 mi². This means that the area of South Sudan is 1401% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
239 285 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while South Sudan 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 South Sudan is Juba, where the population is 372 410.

390 474 ppl
372 410 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in South Sudan is Kinyeti, which rises to a height of 10 456 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
10 456 ft
Kinyeti

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. South Sudan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while South Sudan is home to 11 193 725 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
11 193 725 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 58.6 years in South Sudan.

83.0 years
58.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 18.6 years in South Sudan.

42.7 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 5.05% in South Sudan.

0.65%
5.05%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 34.5% in South Sudan.

99.0%
34.5%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. South Sudan: 1 496 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
1 496 Int$
Ranking: 188/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). South Sudan: South Sudanese Pound (SSP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
SSP
South Sudanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in South 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, South 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; South Sudan - January, February, 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
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