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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Reunion

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Reunion is 970 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 1543% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Reunion has a coastline of 128.6 mi.

0.0 mi
128.6 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Reunion is Saint-Denis, where the population is 145 238.

390 474 ppl
145 238 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Reunion is Piton des Neiges, which rises to a height of 10 069 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
10 069 ft
Piton des Neiges

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. Reunion - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Reunion is home to 895 312 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
895 312 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 79.7 years in Reunion.

83.0 years
79.7 years

Average age

42.7 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.1% in Reunion.

0.65%
1.1%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 88.9% in Reunion.

99.0%
88.9%

Language

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

german, french, italian
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Reunion: Euro (EUR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: E

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Reunion 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; Reunion - July, August, September.

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Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

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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
B120 USD - 153 USD
T246 USD - 319 USD
B70 USD - 82 USD
T126 USD - 150 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
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