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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Yemen

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Yemen is 203 850 mi². This means that the area of Yemen is 1179% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
203 850 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Yemen has a coastline of 1 184.3 mi.

0.0 mi
1 184.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Yemen is Sanaa, where the population is 1 937 450.

390 474 ppl
1 937 450 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Yemen is Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib, which rises to a height of 12 028 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
12 028 ft
Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib

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. Yemen - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Yemen is home to 29 825 964 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
29 825 964 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 67.2 years in Yemen.

83.0 years
67.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 19.8 years in Yemen.

42.7 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.93% in Yemen.

0.65%
1.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 70.1% in Yemen.

99.0%
70.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Yemen the primary language is Arabic.

german, french, italian
arabic

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Yemen, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
366 700 ppl
Ranking: 131/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Yemen: 3 689 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
3 689 Int$
Ranking: 159/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Yemen: Yemeni Rial (YER).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
YER
Yemeni Rial

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Yemen has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHFYER

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Yemen - January, February, March, November, 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
B121 USD - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
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