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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Dominican Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi². This means that the area of Dominican Republic is 17.89% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
18 792 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Dominican Republic has a coastline of 800.3 mi.

0.0 mi
800.3 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, where the population is 2 907 100.

390 474 ppl
2 907 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Dominican Republic is Pico Duarte, which rises to a height of 10 164 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
10 164 ft
Pico Duarte

Highest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the highest temperature ever measured was 106.7°F and was recorded in Grono, Moesa District, while in Dominican Republic the highest temperature was 109.4°F and was recorded in Mao.

106.7°F
Grono, Moesa District
109.4°F
Mao

Lowest recorded temperature

In Switzerland, the lowest temperature ever measured was -43.2°F and was recorded in La Brévine, while in Dominican Republic, the lowest temperature was 19.4°F and was recorded in Valle Nuevo, Constanza.

-43.2°F
La Brévine
19.4°F
Valle Nuevo, Constanza

Society

Switzerland vs. Dominican Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Dominican Republic is home to 10 847 910 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
10 847 910 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 72.3 years in Dominican Republic.

83.0 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 27.9 years in Dominican Republic.

42.7 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.92% in Dominican Republic.

0.65%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 93.8% in Dominican Republic.

99.0%
93.8%

Language

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

german, french, italian
spanish

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Dominican Republic, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
5 600 000 ppl
Ranking: 44/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
17 929 Int$
Ranking: 49/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
DOP
Dominican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Dominican Republic has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURCHFUSDDOP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Dominican Republic - 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 Spain (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
B110 EUR - 141 EUR
T231 EUR - 300 EUR
B43 EUR - 55 EUR
T86 EUR - 130 EUR

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