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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. El Salvador

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

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.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
8 124 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while El Salvador has a coastline of 190.8 mi.

0.0 mi
190.8 mi

Largest city

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

390 474 ppl
567 698 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in El Salvador is Cerro El Pital, which rises to a height of 8 957 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
8 957 ft
Cerro El Pital

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. El Salvador - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

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

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
6 486 205 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 75.1 years in El Salvador.

83.0 years
75.1 years

Average age

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

42.7 years
27.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.67% in El Salvador.

0.65%
0.67%

Literacy

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

99.0%
89.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in El Salvador the primary language is Spanish.

german, french, italian
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
1 402 000 ppl
Ranking: 89/174

Economy

GDP per capita

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

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
8 417 Int$
Ranking: 125/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). El Salvador: US Dollar (USD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

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).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, El Salvador has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; El Salvador - 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B43 USD - 54 USD
T107 USD - 150 USD

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