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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Timor Leste

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Timor Leste is 5 743 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 178% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
5 743 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Timor Leste has a coastline of 438.7 mi.

0.0 mi
438.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Timor Leste is Dili, where the population is 195 499.

390 474 ppl
195 499 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Timor Leste is Foho Tatamailau, which rises to a height of 9 721 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 721 ft
Foho Tatamailau

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. Timor Leste - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Timor Leste is home to 1 318 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
1 318 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 69.6 years in Timor Leste.

83.0 years
69.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 19.6 years in Timor Leste.

42.7 years
19.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.19% in Timor Leste.

0.65%
2.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 68.1% in Timor Leste.

99.0%
68.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Timor Leste the primary language is Tetum, Portuguese.

german, french, italian
tetum, portuguese

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Timor Leste, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
62 000 ppl
Ranking: 162/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Timor Leste: 4 140 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
4 140 Int$
Ranking: 155/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Timor Leste: US Dollar (USD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
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 Timor Leste: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, F, I).

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Timor Leste has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHF

Best months to visit

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

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

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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