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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Equatorial Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Equatorial Guinea is 10 831 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 47.17% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
10 831 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Equatorial Guinea has a coastline of 183.9 mi.

0.0 mi
183.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Equatorial Guinea is Bata, where the population is 250 770.

390 474 ppl
250 770 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Equatorial Guinea is Pico Basile on Bioko, which rises to a height of 9 879 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 879 ft
Pico Basile on Bioko

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. Equatorial Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Equatorial Guinea is home to 1 402 985 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
1 402 985 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 66.4 years in Equatorial Guinea.

83.0 years
66.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 20.3 years in Equatorial Guinea.

42.7 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.29% in Equatorial Guinea.

0.65%
2.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 95.3% in Equatorial Guinea.

99.0%
95.3%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Equatorial Guinea the primary language is Spanish.

german, french, italian
spanish

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Equatorial Guinea, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Equatorial Guinea: 17 934 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
17 934 Int$
Ranking: 68/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Equatorial Guinea: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Equatorial Guinea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Equatorial Guinea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Equatorial Guinea - January, February, 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (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
B110 EUR - 140 EUR
T230 EUR - 298 EUR
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