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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Barbados

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Barbados is 166 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 9502% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Barbados has a coastline of 60.3 mi.

0.0 mi
60.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Barbados is Bridgetown, where the population is 110 000.

390 474 ppl
110 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Barbados is Mount Hillaby, which rises to a height of 1 115 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
1 115 ft
Mount Hillaby

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. Barbados - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Barbados is home to 287 375 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
287 375 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 78.3 years in Barbados.

83.0 years
78.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 39.5 years in Barbados.

42.7 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.28% in Barbados.

0.65%
0.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.6% in Barbados.

99.0%
99.6%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
592 000 ppl
Ranking: 12/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Barbados: 13 345 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
13 345 Int$
Ranking: 13/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Barbados: Barbados Dollar (BBD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
BBD
Barbados Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Barbados: frequency and voltage are 115V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
115V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Barbados 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; Barbados - 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)
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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
B88 USD - 105 USD
T201 USD - 257 USD

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