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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Saint Lucia

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Saint Lucia is 238 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 6597% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Saint Lucia has a coastline of 98.2 mi.

0.0 mi
98.2 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Saint Lucia is Castries, where the population is 70 000.

390 474 ppl
70 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Saint Lucia is Mount Gimie, which rises to a height of 3 117 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
3 117 ft
Mount Gimie

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. Saint Lucia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Saint Lucia is home to 183 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
183 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 78.7 years in Saint Lucia.

83.0 years
78.7 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 36.9 years in Saint Lucia.

42.7 years
36.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 0.3% in Saint Lucia.

0.65%
0.3%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 90.1% in Saint Lucia.

99.0%
90.1%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Saint Lucia the primary language is English, Creole.

german, french, italian
english, creole

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Saint Lucia, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
345 000 ppl
Ranking: 132/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Saint Lucia: 12 705 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
12 705 Int$
Ranking: 103/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Saint Lucia: 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 Saint Lucia: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Saint Lucia 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; Saint Lucia - 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
B121 USD - 155 USD
T248 USD - 322 USD
B70 USD - 80 USD
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