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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Fiji

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Fiji is 7 055 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 126% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
7 055 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Fiji has a coastline of 701.5 mi.

0.0 mi
701.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Fiji is Nasinu, where the population is 89 522.

390 474 ppl
89 522 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Fiji is Tomanivi on Viti Levu, which rises to a height of 4 344 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
4 344 ft
Tomanivi on Viti Levu

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. Fiji - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Fiji is home to 896 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
896 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 74.0 years in Fiji.

83.0 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 29.9 years in Fiji.

42.7 years
29.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.46% in Fiji.

0.65%
0.46%

Literacy

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

99.0%
99.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Fiji the primary language is English, Fijian, Hindi.

german, french, italian
english, fijian, hindi

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
755 000 ppl
Ranking: 115/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Fiji: 12 074 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
12 074 Int$
Ranking: 108/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Fiji: Fiji Dollar (FJD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
FJD
Fiji Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Fiji: 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, Fiji 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; Fiji - 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
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B45 USD - 54 USD
T85 USD - 118 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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