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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Cook Islands

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Cook Islands is 91 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 17416% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Cook Islands has a coastline of 74.6 mi.

0.0 mi
74.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Cook Islands is Avarua, where the population is 13 373.

390 474 ppl
13 373 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Cook Islands is Te Manga on Rarotonga, which rises to a height of 2 139 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
2 139 ft
Te Manga on Rarotonga

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. Cook Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Cook Islands is home to 17 564 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
17 564 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 76.9 years in Cook Islands.

83.0 years
76.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 38.3 years in Cook Islands.

42.7 years
38.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -2.46% in Cook Islands.

0.65%
-2.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 95.0% in Cook Islands.

99.0%
95.0%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Cook Islands the primary language is English, Rarotongan.

german, french, italian
english, rarotongan

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Cook Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Cook Islands: New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
NZD
New Zealand Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Cook Islands: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Cook Islands 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; Cook Islands - June, July, August, September.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B122 USD
T-

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