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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Syria

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Syria is 71 498 mi². This means that the area of Syria is 349% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
71 498 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Syria 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 Syria is Aleppo, where the population is 2 132 100.

390 474 ppl
2 132 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Syria is Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab), which rises to a height of 5 915 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
5 915 ft
Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab)

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. Syria - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Syria is home to 17 500 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
17 500 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 74.0 years in Syria.

83.0 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 23.5 years in Syria.

42.7 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -9.73% in Syria.

0.65%
-9.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 86.4% in Syria.

99.0%
86.4%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Syria the primary language is Arabic.

german, french, italian
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Syria: Syrian Pound (SYP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
SYP
Syrian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Syria: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E, L

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Syria has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSYPEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Syria - April, October, November.

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.
Admission refused or travel restricted
No permission to enter the country or very limited travel possibilities.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B118 USD - 151 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
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