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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Solomon Islands

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Solomon Islands is 11 157 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 42.87% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
11 157 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Solomon Islands has a coastline of 3 301.3 mi.

0.0 mi
3 301.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Solomon Islands is Honiara, where the population is 68 000.

390 474 ppl
68 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Solomon Islands is Mount Popomanaseu on Guadalcanal, which rises to a height of 7 661 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
7 661 ft
Mount Popomanaseu on Guadalcanal

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Solomon Islands the highest temperature was 97°F and was recorded in Honiara, Guadalcanal Province.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
97°F
Honiara, Guadalcanal Province

Lowest recorded temperature

-43.2°F
La Brévine
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Society

Switzerland vs. Solomon Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Solomon Islands is home to 686 884 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
686 884 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 76.5 years in Solomon Islands.

83.0 years
76.5 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 23.5 years in Solomon Islands.

42.7 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.75% in Solomon Islands.

0.65%
1.75%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

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

german, french, italian
english

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Solomon Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
21 600 ppl
Ranking: 140/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Solomon Islands: 2 618 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
2 618 Int$
Ranking: 151/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Solomon Islands: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
SBD
Solomon Islands Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Solomon Islands has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Solomon Islands - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B118 USD - 150 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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