Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. The Bahamas

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of The Bahamas is 5 383 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 196% larger.

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in The Bahamas is Nassau, where the population is 248 948.

Highest recorded temperature

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while The Bahamas is home to 393 244 people.

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 32.8 years in The Bahamas.

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 95.6% in The Bahamas.

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in The Bahamas, the main religion is Christianity.

Foreign tourists in 2015

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. The Bahamas: 32 526 Int$.

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in The Bahamas: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

Best months to visit

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

Visa requirements

UNESCO World Heritage Sites