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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Zambia

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Zambia is 290 585 mi². This means that the area of Zambia is 1723% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
290 585 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Zambia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Zambia is Lusaka, where the population is 1 747 150.

390 474 ppl
1 747 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Zambia is Mafinga Central, which rises to a height of 7 674 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
7 674 ft
Mafinga Central

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Zambia the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Mfuwe, Eastern Province.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
108.3°F
Mfuwe, Eastern Province

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Zambia is home to 18 383 955 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
18 383 955 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 65.9 years in Zambia.

83.0 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 16.9 years in Zambia.

42.7 years
16.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.93% in Zambia.

0.65%
2.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 86.7% in Zambia.

99.0%
86.7%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
932 000 ppl
Ranking: 178/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Zambia: 3 456 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
3 456 Int$
Ranking: 193/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Zambia: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

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

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B118 USD - 150 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B23 USD - 35 USD
T61 USD - 95 USD

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