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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Tajikistan

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Tajikistan is 55 251 mi². This means that the area of Tajikistan is 247% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
55 251 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Tajikistan 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 Tajikistan is Dushanbe, where the population is 778 500.

390 474 ppl
778 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Tajikistan is Ismoil Somoni Peak, which rises to a height of 24 590 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
24 590 ft
Ismoil Somoni Peak

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. Tajikistan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Tajikistan is home to 9 537 645 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
9 537 645 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 69.1 years in Tajikistan.

83.0 years
69.1 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 25.3 years in Tajikistan.

42.7 years
25.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.44% in Tajikistan.

0.65%
1.44%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.8% in Tajikistan.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Tajikistan the primary language is Tajik.

german, french, italian
tajik

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
414 000 ppl
Ranking: 157/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Tajikistan: 3 857 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
3 857 Int$
Ranking: 170/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Tajikistan: Somoni (TJS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
TJS
Somoni

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURCHFUSDTJS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Tajikistan - June, July, August, September.

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 Spain (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
B110 EUR - 141 EUR
T231 EUR - 299 EUR
B36 EUR - 45 EUR
T44 EUR - 62 EUR

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