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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Sao Tome and Principe

Learn about the similarities and differences between Switzerland and Sao Tome and Principe 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. Sao Tome and Principe - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Sao Tome and Principe is 372 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 4185% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Sao Tome and Principe has a coastline of 129.9 mi.

0.0 mi
129.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Sao Tome and Principe is São Tomé, where the population is 69 581.

390 474 ppl
69 581 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Sao Tome and Principe is Pico de São Tomé on São Tomé Island, which rises to a height of 6 640 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
6 640 ft
Pico de São Tomé on São Tomé Island

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. Sao Tome and Principe - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Sao Tome and Principe is home to 219 159 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
219 159 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 66.7 years in Sao Tome and Principe.

83.0 years
66.7 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 19.3 years in Sao Tome and Principe.

42.7 years
19.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and 1.5% in Sao Tome and Principe.

0.65%
1.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 92.8% in Sao Tome and Principe.

99.0%
92.8%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Sao Tome and Principe the primary language is Portuguese.

german, french, italian
portuguese

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Sao Tome and Principe, 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

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Sao Tome and Principe: 4 272 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
4 272 Int$
Ranking: 163/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Sao Tome and Principe: Dobra (STN).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
STN
Dobra

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Sao Tome and Principe: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Sao Tome and Principe 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; Sao Tome and Principe - July, August.

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 France (Settings → Your Country)
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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
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