Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. El Salvador

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of El Salvador is 8 124 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 96.21% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in El Salvador is San Salvador, where the population is 567 698.

Highest recorded temperature

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while El Salvador is home to 6 486 205 people.

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 27.7 years in El Salvador.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 89.1% in El Salvador.

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in El Salvador, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. El Salvador: 8 417 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in El Salvador: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; El Salvador - January, February, March, December.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites