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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Ukraine

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Ukraine is 233 013 mi². This means that the area of Ukraine is 1362% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
233 013 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Ukraine has a coastline of 1 728.7 mi.

0.0 mi
1 728.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Ukraine is Kiev, where the population is 2 847 200.

390 474 ppl
2 847 200 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Ukraine is Hora Hoverla, which rises to a height of 6 762 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 762 ft
Hora Hoverla

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Ukraine the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
107.6°F
Luhansk

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Ukraine, the lowest temperature was -43.4°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
-43.4°F
Luhansk

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Ukraine is home to 43 733 762 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
43 733 762 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 73.2 years in Ukraine.

83.0 years
73.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 41.2 years in Ukraine.

42.7 years
41.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.49% in Ukraine.

0.65%
-0.49%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Ukraine the primary language is Ukrainian.

german, french, italian
ukrainian

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Ukraine, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
12 428 000 ppl
Ranking: 165/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Ukraine: 13 057 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
13 057 Int$
Ranking: 180/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Ukraine: Hryvnia (UAH).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
UAH
Hryvnia

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Ukraine 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; Ukraine - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
B121 USD - 154 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B16 USD - 22 USD
T42 USD - 61 USD

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