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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Thailand

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi². This means that the area of Thailand is 1143% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
198 117 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi.

0.0 mi
2 000.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, where the population is 5 782 160.

390 474 ppl
5 782 160 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, which rises to a height of 8 415 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Thailand the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
112.1°F
Uttaradit

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Thailand, the lowest temperature was 29.5°F and was recorded in Sakon Nakhon.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Thailand is home to 69 799 978 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
69 799 978 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 77.4 years in Thailand.

83.0 years
77.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 39 years in Thailand.

42.7 years
39 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.26% in Thailand.

0.65%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 93.8% in Thailand.

99.0%
93.8%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Thailand the primary language is Thai.

german, french, italian
thai

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Thailand, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Thailand: 18 226 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
18 226 Int$
Ranking: 75/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Thailand: Baht (THB).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
THB
Baht

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Thailand: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, O).

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Thailand has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Thailand - January, February, March, 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
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
T248 USD - 321 USD
B27 USD - 34 USD
T61 USD - 88 USD

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