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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Vanuatu

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Vanuatu is 4 706 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 239% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
4 706 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Vanuatu has a coastline of 1 570.8 mi.

0.0 mi
1 570.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Vanuatu is Port Vila, where the population is 53 312.

390 474 ppl
53 312 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Vanuatu is Mount Tabwemasana on Espiritu Santo, which rises to a height of 6 158 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 158 ft
Mount Tabwemasana on Espiritu Santo

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. Vanuatu - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Vanuatu is home to 307 145 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
307 145 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 74.9 years in Vanuatu.

83.0 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 23 years in Vanuatu.

42.7 years
23 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.67% in Vanuatu.

0.65%
1.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 87.5% in Vanuatu.

99.0%
87.5%

Language

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

german, french, italian
bislama, french, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
90 000 ppl
Ranking: 174/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Vanuatu: 3 010 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
3 010 Int$
Ranking: 188/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Vanuatu: Vatu (VUV).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
VUV
Vatu

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Vanuatu 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; Vanuatu - May, 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 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
T247 USD - 320 USD
B47 USD - 71 USD
T122 USD - 164 USD

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