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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Antigua and Barbuda

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Antigua and Barbuda is 171 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 9222% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Antigua and Barbuda has a coastline of 95.1 mi.

0.0 mi
95.1 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's, where the population is 81 799.

390 474 ppl
81 799 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Antigua and Barbuda is Mount Obama on Antigua, which rises to a height of 1 319 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
1 319 ft
Mount Obama on Antigua

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. Antigua and Barbuda - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Antigua and Barbuda is home to 97 929 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
97 929 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 77.6 years in Antigua and Barbuda.

83.0 years
77.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 32.7 years in Antigua and Barbuda.

42.7 years
32.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.17% in Antigua and Barbuda.

0.65%
1.17%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.0% in Antigua and Barbuda.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Antigua and Barbuda, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
250 000 ppl
Ranking: 139/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Antigua and Barbuda: 18 235 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
18 235 Int$
Ranking: 74/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Antigua and Barbuda: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
XCD
East Caribbean Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Antigua and Barbuda: frequency and voltage are 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Antigua and Barbuda 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; Antigua and Barbuda - January, February, March, April.

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
B121 USD - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B124 USD - 150 USD
T211 USD

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