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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Venezuela

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Venezuela is 353 841 mi². This means that the area of Venezuela is 2120% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
353 841 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Venezuela has a coastline of 1 739.8 mi.

0.0 mi
1 739.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Venezuela is Caracas, where the population is 3 273 860.

390 474 ppl
3 273 860 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Venezuela is Pico Bolívar, which rises to a height of 16 332 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
16 332 ft
Pico Bolívar

Highest recorded temperature

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

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
107.6°F
Machiques, Zulia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Venezuela, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Sierra La Culata, Mérida.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
12.2°F
Sierra La Culata, Mérida

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Venezuela is home to 28 435 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
28 435 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 72.2 years in Venezuela.

83.0 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 30 years in Venezuela.

42.7 years
30 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.46% in Venezuela.

0.65%
2.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 97.1% in Venezuela.

99.0%
97.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Venezuela the primary language is Spanish.

german, french, italian
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
789 000 ppl
Ranking: 170/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Venezuela: 17 527 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
17 527 Int$
Ranking: 186/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Venezuela: Bolívar soberano (VES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
VES
Bolívar soberano

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Venezuela 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; Venezuela - January, February, March, December.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B118 USD - 151 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
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