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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Nicaragua

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Nicaragua is 50 337 mi². This means that the area of Nicaragua is 216% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
50 337 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Nicaragua has a coastline of 565.4 mi.

0.0 mi
565.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Nicaragua is Managua, where the population is 2 223 380.

390 474 ppl
2 223 380 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Nicaragua is Mogoton, which rises to a height of 6 913 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 913 ft
Mogoton

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. Nicaragua - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Nicaragua is home to 6 624 554 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
6 624 554 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 74.5 years in Nicaragua.

83.0 years
74.5 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 27.3 years in Nicaragua.

42.7 years
27.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.93% in Nicaragua.

0.65%
0.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 82.6% in Nicaragua.

99.0%
82.6%

Language

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

german, french, italian
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
1 386 000 ppl
Ranking: 91/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Nicaragua: 5 568 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
5 568 Int$
Ranking: 139/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Nicaragua: Cordoba Oro (NIO).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
NIO
Cordoba Oro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Nicaragua 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; Nicaragua - 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 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 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
B31 USD - 41 USD
T83 USD - 108 USD

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