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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Uganda

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Uganda is 93 263 mi². This means that the area of Uganda is 485% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
93 263 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Uganda has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Uganda is Kampala, where the population is 1 516 210.

390 474 ppl
1 516 210 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Uganda is Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley), which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak (Mount Stanley)

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. Uganda - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Uganda is home to 45 741 007 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
45 741 007 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 68.6 years in Uganda.

83.0 years
68.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 15.7 years in Uganda.

42.7 years
15.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 3.31% in Uganda.

0.65%
3.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 76.5% in Uganda.

99.0%
76.5%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english, swahili

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
1 303 000 ppl
Ranking: 166/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Uganda: 2 293 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
2 293 Int$
Ranking: 181/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Uganda: Uganda Shilling (UGX).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
UGX
Uganda Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Uganda: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Uganda - 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B122 USD - 156 USD
T251 USD - 325 USD
B36 USD - 45 USD
T62 USD - 84 USD

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