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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Cuba

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Cuba is 42 426 mi². This means that the area of Cuba is 166% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
42 426 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Cuba has a coastline of 2 320.8 mi.

0.0 mi
2 320.8 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Cuba is Havana, where the population is 2 106 150.

390 474 ppl
2 106 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Cuba is Pico Turquino, which rises to a height of 6 476 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 476 ft
Pico Turquino

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Cuba the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Jucarito.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
101.8°F
Jucarito

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Cuba, the lowest temperature was 33.1°F and was recorded in Bainoa, Mayabeque Province.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
33.1°F
Bainoa, Mayabeque Province

Society

Switzerland vs. Cuba - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Cuba is home to 11 326 616 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
11 326 616 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 79.4 years in Cuba.

83.0 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 42.1 years in Cuba.

42.7 years
42.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.23% in Cuba.

0.65%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.8% in Cuba.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Cuba the primary language is Spanish.

german, french, italian
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
3 491 000 ppl
Ranking: 56/174

Economy

GDP per capita

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Cuba: Cuban Peso (CUP).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
CUP
Cuban Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

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

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B121 USD - 154 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
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