The following is a quick comparison between the Maldives and Switzerland:
Scenes and Nature
Switzerland: Montana, Lacs, Rivieres et Bois de la Suisse The natural resources are
beautiful scenery and numerous physical features like Mountains, Lakes, Rivers
and Woods to name but a few; and activities such as Boating, Hiking and Skiing
amongst others.
Maldives: One of the most popular and beautiful destinations in the world, well-
known for the sandy beaches, the coral gardens and the stunning sun sets.
History and Culture
Switzerland: It has got influences of Germany, France and Italy, has active culture,
history and mediaeval towns.
Maldives: A pre-colonial facility with its civilization that was partially derived
through contact with African, India, and the present day Sri Lanka.
Food and Cuisine
Switzerland: Renowned for chocolates, cheeses, breads, and various dishes
containing raclette, fondue, veal Zurich style and so on.
Maldives: Fish, crustacean and shellfish are a big plus on the menu as is coconut
and fruits that are more inclined to those found in tropical regions and an infusion
of flavors from India and Sri Lanka.
Activities and Sports Switzerland: Ski holidays, snowboarding, hiking and biking,
water sports and leisurely strolls around the cities and towns.
Maldives: Snorkeling, diving, fishing, boating and sun bathing on veslic beaches
with crystal – clear waters.
Cost and Accomodation:
Switzerland: Over all costly, although there are luxury resort and hotels, this is
most apparent in those resorts around skiing zones.
Maldives: Luxury resorts and villas but there are some quite pricey ones and
there are those that are cheaper in comparison.
Language:
Switzerland: Some people speak English, yet German, French and Italians are the
official languages and there is also Romansh.
Maldives: Although English is quite commonly used in the tourist destinations it is
the Dhivehi language that is official in the country.
Climate
Switzerland:This place boasts of a continental climate, with lots of heat during the
summer period and very cold winter seasons.
Maldives: Prolonged warm temperature and humidity with monsoon rains being
a dominant feature of the climate can be said to be the tropical monsoon climate.
These are just few, if not the main differences; both countries have so much to
offer, every traveller should see and experience.
