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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Honduras

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Honduras is 43 433 mi². This means that the area of Honduras is 172% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
43 433 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Honduras has a coastline of 517.0 mi.

0.0 mi
517.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Honduras is Tegucigalpa, where the population is 1 146 280.

390 474 ppl
1 146 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Honduras is Cerro Las Minas, which rises to a height of 9 416 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
9 416 ft
Cerro Las Minas

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. Honduras - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Honduras is home to 9 904 607 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
9 904 607 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 74.9 years in Honduras.

83.0 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 24.4 years in Honduras.

42.7 years
24.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.22% in Honduras.

0.65%
1.22%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 88.5% in Honduras.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

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

german, french, italian
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
880 000 ppl
Ranking: 66/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Honduras: 5 418 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
5 418 Int$
Ranking: 73/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Honduras: Lempira (HNL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
CHF
Swiss Franc
HNL
Lempira

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Honduras: 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, Honduras 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; Honduras - January, February, March, April, 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 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
T248 USD - 322 USD
B52 USD - 62 USD
T96 USD - 123 USD

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