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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Dominica

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Dominica is 290 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 5397% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Dominica has a coastline of 92.0 mi.

0.0 mi
92.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Dominica is Roseau, where the population is 14 725.

390 474 ppl
14 725 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Dominica is Morne Diablotins, which rises to a height of 4 747 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
4 747 ft
Morne Diablotins

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. Dominica - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Dominica is home to 71 986 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
71 986 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 78.0 years in Dominica.

83.0 years
78.0 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 34.9 years in Dominica.

42.7 years
34.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.07% in Dominica.

0.65%
0.07%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 94.0% in Dominica.

99.0%
94.0%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
75 000 ppl
Ranking: 43/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Dominica: 10 849 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
10 849 Int$
Ranking: 48/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Dominica: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
XCD
East Caribbean Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Dominica: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Dominica has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Dominica - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B118 USD - 151 USD
T247 USD - 320 USD
B79 USD
T-

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