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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Taiwan

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Taiwan is 13 974 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 14.07% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
13 974 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Taiwan has a coastline of 973.1 mi.

0.0 mi
973.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Taiwan is New Taipei City, where the population is 3 966 820.

390 474 ppl
3 966 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Taiwan is Yu Shan, which rises to a height of 12 966 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
12 966 ft
Yu Shan

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Taiwan the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Taitung County.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
104.4°F
Taitung County

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Taiwan is home to 23 816 775 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
23 816 775 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 81.0 years in Taiwan.

83.0 years
81.0 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 42.3 years in Taiwan.

42.7 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.04% in Taiwan.

0.65%
0.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 98.5% in Taiwan.

99.0%
98.5%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Taiwan the primary language is Chinese.

german, french, italian
chinese

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Taiwan: 55 078 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
55 078 Int$
Ranking: 17/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Taiwan: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
TWD
New Taiwan Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Taiwan: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Taiwan 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; Taiwan - April, May, June, September, October, November.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
B43 USD - 53 USD
T84 USD - 102 USD

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