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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Eswatini (Swaziland)

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Eswatini (Swaziland) 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. Eswatini (Swaziland) - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Eswatini (Swaziland) is 6 704 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 138% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
6 704 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Eswatini (Swaziland) 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 Eswatini (Swaziland) is Manzini, where the population is 110 537.

390 474 ppl
110 537 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Eswatini (Swaziland) is Emlembe, which rises to a height of 6 109 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 109 ft
Emlembe

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. Eswatini (Swaziland) - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Eswatini (Swaziland) is home to 1 160 164 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
1 160 164 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 59.1 years in Eswatini (Swaziland).

83.0 years
59.1 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 23.7 years in Eswatini (Swaziland).

42.7 years
23.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.77% in Eswatini (Swaziland).

0.65%
0.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 88.4% in Eswatini (Swaziland).

99.0%
88.4%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Eswatini (Swaziland) the primary language is Swazi, English.

german, french, italian
swazi, english

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Eswatini (Swaziland), the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
873 000 ppl
Ranking: 152/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Eswatini (Swaziland): 8 862 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
8 862 Int$
Ranking: 165/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Eswatini (Swaziland): Lilangeni (SZL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
SZL
Lilangeni

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Eswatini (Swaziland) has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHFSZL

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Eswatini (Swaziland) - 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 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
B118 USD - 151 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
B43 USD - 53 USD
T61 USD - 76 USD

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