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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Zimbabwe

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Zimbabwe is 150 872 mi². This means that the area of Zimbabwe is 847% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
150 872 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare, where the population is 1 485 230.

390 474 ppl
1 485 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Zimbabwe is Mount Nyangani, which rises to a height of 8 504 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
8 504 ft
Mount Nyangani

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. Zimbabwe - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Zimbabwe is home to 14 862 924 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
14 862 924 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 62.8 years in Zimbabwe.

83.0 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 20.5 years in Zimbabwe.

42.7 years
20.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.94% in Zimbabwe.

0.65%
1.94%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 86.5% in Zimbabwe.

99.0%
86.5%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
2 057 000 ppl
Ranking: 72/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Zimbabwe: 3 536 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
3 536 Int$
Ranking: 162/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
ZWL
Zimbabwe Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Zimbabwe: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Zimbabwe has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHFZWL

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Zimbabwe - June, July, August, September, October.

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 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
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B50 USD - 63 USD
T103 USD - 168 USD

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