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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Samoa

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Samoa is 1 097 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 1353% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
1 097 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Samoa has a coastline of 250.4 mi.

0.0 mi
250.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Samoa is Apia, where the population is 36 735.

390 474 ppl
36 735 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Samoa is Mauga Silisili on Savai'i, which rises to a height of 6 096 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 096 ft
Mauga Silisili on Savai'i

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. Samoa - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Samoa is home to 198 414 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
198 414 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 74.9 years in Samoa.

83.0 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 25.6 years in Samoa.

42.7 years
25.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.61% in Samoa.

0.65%
0.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.1% in Samoa.

99.0%
99.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Samoa the primary language is Samoan, English.

german, french, italian
samoan, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
128 000 ppl
Ranking: 153/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Samoa: 6 766 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
6 766 Int$
Ranking: 131/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Samoa: Tala (WST).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
WST
Tala

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDWSTEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Samoa - 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
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