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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Haiti

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Haiti is 10 714 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 48.78% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
10 714 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Haiti has a coastline of 1 100.4 mi.

0.0 mi
1 100.4 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Haiti is Port-au-Prince, where the population is 1 234 740.

390 474 ppl
1 234 740 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Haiti is Pic la Selle, which rises to a height of 8 793 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
8 793 ft
Pic la Selle

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. Haiti - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Haiti is home to 11 402 528 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
11 402 528 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 65.6 years in Haiti.

83.0 years
65.6 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 24.1 years in Haiti.

42.7 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

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

0.65%
1.22%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 61.7% in Haiti.

99.0%
61.7%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Haiti the primary language is French, Haitian Creole.

german, french, italian
french, haitian creole

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
516 000 ppl
Ranking: 122/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Haiti: 3 094 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
3 094 Int$
Ranking: 167/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Haiti: US Dollar (USD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURCHF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Haiti - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
B121 USD - 154 USD
T248 USD - 321 USD
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