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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Nigeria

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Nigeria is 356 669 mi². This means that the area of Nigeria is 2138% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
356 669 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Nigeria has a coastline of 530.0 mi.

0.0 mi
530.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Nigeria is Lagos, where the population is 15 118 800.

390 474 ppl
15 118 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Nigeria is Chappal Waddi, which rises to a height of 7 936 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
7 936 ft
Chappal Waddi

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Nigeria the highest temperature was 115.5°F and was recorded in Yola.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
115.5°F
Yola

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

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

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Nigeria is home to 206 139 589 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
206 139 589 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 60.9 years in Nigeria.

83.0 years
60.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 18.6 years in Nigeria.

42.7 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 2.53% in Nigeria.

0.65%
2.53%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 62.0% in Nigeria.

99.0%
62.0%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
1 255 000 ppl
Ranking: 94/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Nigeria: 5 184 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
5 184 Int$
Ranking: 143/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Nigeria: Naira (NGN).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
NGN
Naira

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Nigeria: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Nigeria 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; Nigeria - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B17 USD - 21 USD
T55 USD - 72 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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