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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Northern Mariana Islands

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Northern Mariana Islands is 179 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 8805% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Northern Mariana Islands has a coastline of 920.9 mi.

0.0 mi
920.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Northern Mariana Islands is San Antonio, where the population is 6 421.

390 474 ppl
6 421 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Northern Mariana Islands is unnamed location on Agrihan, which rises to a height of 3 166 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
3 166 ft
unnamed location on Agrihan

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. Northern Mariana Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Northern Mariana Islands is home to 57 559 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
57 559 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 76.3 years in Northern Mariana Islands.

83.0 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 32.8 years in Northern Mariana Islands.

42.7 years
32.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.36% in Northern Mariana Islands.

0.65%
-0.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 97.0% in Northern Mariana Islands.

99.0%
97.0%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Northern Mariana Islands the primary language is Filipino, English.

german, french, italian
filipino, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
479 000 ppl
Ranking: 124/174

Economy

GDP per capita

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Northern Mariana Islands: US Dollar (USD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Northern Mariana Islands 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; Northern Mariana Islands - January, February, March.

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)
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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 - 154 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
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