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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Tunisia

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Tunisia is 63 170 mi². This means that the area of Tunisia is 296% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
63 170 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Tunisia has a coastline of 713.3 mi.

0.0 mi
713.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Tunisia is Tunis, where the population is 651 183.

390 474 ppl
651 183 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Tunisia is Jebel ech Chambi, which rises to a height of 5 066 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
5 066 ft
Jebel ech Chambi

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Tunisia the highest temperature was 131°F and was recorded in Kebili.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
131°F
Kebili

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Tunisia is home to 11 818 619 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
11 818 619 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 76.6 years in Tunisia.

83.0 years
76.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 32.7 years in Tunisia.

42.7 years
32.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.75% in Tunisia.

0.65%
0.75%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 81.8% in Tunisia.

99.0%
81.8%

Language

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

german, french, italian
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
5 359 000 ppl
Ranking: 159/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Tunisia: 10 819 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
10 819 Int$
Ranking: 173/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Tunisia: Tunisian Dinar (TND).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
TND
Tunisian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Tunisia 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; Tunisia - April, May, 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 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
B118 USD - 151 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
B32 USD - 38 USD
T53 USD - 68 USD

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