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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Kiribati

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Kiribati is 313 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 4993% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Kiribati has a coastline of 710.2 mi.

0.0 mi
710.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Kiribati is Betio, where the population is 15 755.

390 474 ppl
15 755 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Kiribati is unnamed location on Banaba, which rises to a height of 266 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
266 ft
unnamed location on Banaba

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. Kiribati - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Kiribati is home to 119 449 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
119 449 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 67.6 years in Kiribati.

83.0 years
67.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 25.7 years in Kiribati.

42.7 years
25.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.05% in Kiribati.

0.65%
1.05%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

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

german, french, italian
english, kiribati

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
4 400 ppl
Ranking: 173/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Kiribati: 2 383 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
2 383 Int$
Ranking: 174/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Kiribati: Australian Dollar (AUD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
AUD
Australian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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