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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Chad

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Chad is 495 755 mi². This means that the area of Chad is 3010% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
495 755 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Chad 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 Chad is N’Djamena, where the population is 1 092 070.

390 474 ppl
1 092 070 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Chad is Emi Koussi, which rises to a height of 11 302 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
11 302 ft
Emi Koussi

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Chad the highest temperature was 117.7°F and was recorded in Faya-Largeau.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
117.7°F
Faya-Largeau

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

Switzerland vs. Chad - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Chad is home to 16 425 864 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
16 425 864 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 58.7 years in Chad.

83.0 years
58.7 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 16.1 years in Chad.

42.7 years
16.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 3.12% in Chad.

0.65%
3.12%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 22.3% in Chad.

99.0%
22.3%

Language

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

german, french, italian
arabic, french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
119 800 ppl
Ranking: 156/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Chad: 1 602 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
1 602 Int$
Ranking: 185/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Chad: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Chad 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; Chad - January, February, November, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

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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