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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Saint Barthelemy

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Saint Barthelemy is 8.11 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 196447% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Saint Barthelemy has a coastline of 19.9 mi.

0.0 mi
19.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Saint Barthelemy is Gustavia, where the population is 3 000.

390 474 ppl
3 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Saint Barthelemy is Morne du Vitet, which rises to a height of 938 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
938 ft
Morne du Vitet

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. Saint Barthelemy - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Saint Barthelemy is home to 9 877 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
9 877 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 80.4 years in Saint Barthelemy.

83.0 years
80.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 45.6 years in Saint Barthelemy.

42.7 years
45.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.2% in Saint Barthelemy.

0.65%
-0.2%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Saint Barthelemy the primary language is French.

german, french, italian
french

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Saint Barthelemy, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Saint Barthelemy: Euro (EUR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Saint Barthelemy: frequency and voltage are 230V 60 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Saint Barthelemy has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Saint Barthelemy - January, February, March, April.

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Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B118 USD - 151 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
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