Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. United States

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi². This means that the area of United States is 22975% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in the United States is New York City, where the population is 8 491 080.

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in the United States the highest temperature was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while United States is home to 331 002 651 people.

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 38.5 years in the United States.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.0% in the United States.

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in the United States, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. United States: 63 414 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; United States - June, July, August.

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites