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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Mozambique

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Mozambique is 309 496 mi². This means that the area of Mozambique is 1842% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
309 496 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Mozambique has a coastline of 1 534.8 mi.

0.0 mi
1 534.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Mozambique is Maputo, where the population is 1 225 900.

390 474 ppl
1 225 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Mozambique is Monte Binga, which rises to a height of 7 992 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
7 992 ft
Monte Binga

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. Mozambique - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Mozambique is home to 31 255 435 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
31 255 435 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 56.5 years in Mozambique.

83.0 years
56.5 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 17 years in Mozambique.

42.7 years
17 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.58% in Mozambique.

0.65%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 60.7% in Mozambique.

99.0%
60.7%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Mozambique the primary language is Portuguese.

german, french, italian
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
1 552 000 ppl
Ranking: 114/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Mozambique: 1 297 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
1 297 Int$
Ranking: 124/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Mozambique: Mozambique Metical (MZN).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
MZN
Mozambique Metical

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Mozambique: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, M).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, M

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Mozambique has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMZNEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Mozambique - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B122 USD - 156 USD
T251 USD - 325 USD
B41 USD - 51 USD
T104 USD - 139 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
Most interestingIlha de Mozambique
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