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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Belize

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Belize is 8 867 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 79.77% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
8 867 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Belize has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

0.0 mi
239.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Belize is Belize, where the population is 57 169.

390 474 ppl
57 169 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Belize is Doyle's Delight, which rises to a height of 3 688 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
3 688 ft
Doyle's Delight

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. Belize - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Belize is home to 397 628 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
397 628 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 75.6 years in Belize.

83.0 years
75.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 23.9 years in Belize.

42.7 years
23.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.67% in Belize.

0.65%
1.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 76.9% in Belize.

99.0%
76.9%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
341 000 ppl
Ranking: 27/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Belize: 6 455 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
6 455 Int$
Ranking: 29/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Belize: Belize Dollar (BZD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
BZD
Belize Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Belize: frequency and voltage are 110V / 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
110V / 220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, G

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Belize has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHFBZD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Belize - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B122 USD - 157 USD
T256 USD - 333 USD
B65 USD - 82 USD
T139 USD - 187 USD

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