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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Vietnam

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Vietnam is 127 882 mi². This means that the area of Vietnam is 702% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
127 882 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Vietnam has a coastline of 2 140.0 mi.

0.0 mi
2 140.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh, where the population is 7 981 900.

390 474 ppl
7 981 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Vietnam is Fan Si Pan, which rises to a height of 10 312 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
10 312 ft
Fan Si Pan

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Vietnam the highest temperature was 108.9°F and was recorded in Con Cuong.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
108.9°F
Con Cuong

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Vietnam, the lowest temperature was 21°F and was recorded in Sa Pa.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
21°F
Sa Pa

Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Vietnam is home to 97 338 579 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
97 338 579 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 75.3 years in Vietnam.

83.0 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 31.9 years in Vietnam.

42.7 years
31.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1% in Vietnam.

0.65%
1%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 95.8% in Vietnam.

99.0%
95.8%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Vietnam the primary language is Vietnamese.

german, french, italian
vietnamese

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Vietnam, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
7 944 000 ppl
Ranking: 37/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Vietnam: 8 647 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
8 647 Int$
Ranking: 124/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Vietnam: Dong (VND).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
VND
Dong

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Vietnam: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: A, C, D).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, D

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Vietnam 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; Vietnam - January, February, March, April, 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
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
B121 USD - 154 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
B19 USD - 25 USD
T44 USD - 64 USD

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