Country Facts:
United States vs. Switzerland

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi². This means that the area of United States is 22975% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, where the population is 390 474.

Highest recorded temperature

In the United States, the highest temperature ever measured was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, while in Switzerland the highest temperature was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District.

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Switzerland is home to 8 654 622 people.

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 42.7 years in Switzerland.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United States and 99.0% in Switzerland.

Religion

In the United States, the main religion is Christianity; in Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Switzerland: 71 761 Int$.

Electricity

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

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

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