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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is 93 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 17040% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Saint Pierre and Miquelon has a coastline of 74.6 mi.

0.0 mi
74.6 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 Pierre and Miquelon is Saint-Pierre, where the population is 5 888.

390 474 ppl
5 888 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Saint Pierre and Miquelon is Morne de la Grande Montagne on Miquelon, which rises to a height of 787 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
787 ft
Morne de la Grande Montagne on Miquelon

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 Pierre and Miquelon - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Saint Pierre and Miquelon is home to 5 794 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
5 794 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 81.2 years in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

83.0 years
81.2 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 48.5 years in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

42.7 years
48.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -1.2% in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

0.65%
-1.2%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.0% in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Saint Pierre and Miquelon the primary language is French.

german, french, italian
french

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
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Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Euro (EUR).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Saint Pierre and Miquelon: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: E).

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Saint Pierre and Miquelon has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Switzerland - July, August; Saint Pierre and Miquelon - July, August, September.

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 Germany (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B110 EUR - 140 EUR
T230 EUR - 298 EUR
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