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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Tanzania

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Tanzania is 364 900 mi². This means that the area of Tanzania is 2189% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
364 900 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Tanzania has a coastline of 884.8 mi.

0.0 mi
884.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Tanzania is Dar es Salaam, where the population is 4 364 540.

390 474 ppl
4 364 540 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Tanzania is Kilimanjaro, which rises to a height of 19 341 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
19 341 ft
Kilimanjaro

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. Tanzania - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Tanzania is home to 59 734 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
59 734 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 69.9 years in Tanzania.

83.0 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 18.2 years in Tanzania.

42.7 years
18.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.81% in Tanzania.

0.65%
2.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 77.9% in Tanzania.

99.0%
77.9%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Tanzania the primary language is Swahili.

german, french, italian
swahili

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
1 104 000 ppl
Ranking: 164/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Tanzania: 2 780 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
2 780 Int$
Ranking: 179/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Tanzania: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
TZS
Tanzanian Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHFTZS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Tanzania - 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 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
B118 USD - 151 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
B29 USD - 38 USD
T72 USD - 94 USD

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