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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Curaçao

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Curaçao is 171 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 9222% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Curaçao has a coastline of 226.2 mi.

0.0 mi
226.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Curaçao is Willemstad, where the population is 150 000.

390 474 ppl
150 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Curaçao is Christoffelberg, which rises to a height of 1 220 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
1 220 ft
Christoffelberg

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. Curaçao - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Curaçao is home to 164 093 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
164 093 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 79.2 years in Curaçao.

83.0 years
79.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 36.7 years in Curaçao.

42.7 years
36.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.33% in Curaçao.

0.65%
0.33%

Literacy

99.0%
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Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Curaçao the primary language is Papiamento.

german, french, italian
papiamento

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
468 000 ppl
Ranking: 38/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Curaçao: 21 406 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
21 406 Int$
Ranking: 42/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Curaçao: Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
ANG
Netherlands Antillean Guilder

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Curaçao: frequency and voltage are 127V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
127V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Curaçao 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; Curaçao - February, March, April, May.

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 France (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B110 EUR - 141 EUR
T231 EUR - 300 EUR
B64 EUR - 89 EUR
T132 EUR - 198 EUR

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
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