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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Niger

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Niger is 489 191 mi². This means that the area of Niger is 2969% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
489 191 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Niger has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

0.0 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Niger is Niamey, where the population is 1 302 910.

390 474 ppl
1 302 910 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Niger is Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès, which rises to a height of 6 634 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 634 ft
Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Niger the highest temperature was 118.8°F and was recorded in Bilma.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
118.8°F
Bilma

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

Switzerland vs. Niger - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Niger is home to 24 206 644 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
24 206 644 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 59.7 years in Niger.

83.0 years
59.7 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 14.8 years in Niger.

42.7 years
14.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 3.65% in Niger.

0.65%
3.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 35.1% in Niger.

99.0%
35.1%

Language

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

german, french, italian
french

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Niger, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 117/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Niger: 1 288 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
1 288 Int$
Ranking: 126/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Niger: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Niger 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; Niger - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 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
B122 USD - 156 USD
T251 USD - 325 USD
B73 USD
T89 USD

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