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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Trinidad and Tobago

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Trinidad and Tobago is 1 981 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 705% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
15 940 mi²
1 981 mi²

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Trinidad and Tobago has a coastline of 224.9 mi.

0.0 mi
224.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Switzerland is Zürich, with a population of about 390 474 people. In contrast, the largest city in Trinidad and Tobago is Chaguanas, where the population is 83 516.

390 474 ppl
83 516 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Trinidad and Tobago is El Cerro del Aripo on Trinidad, which rises to a height of 3 084 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
3 084 ft
El Cerro del Aripo on Trinidad

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. Trinidad and Tobago - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Trinidad and Tobago is home to 1 399 488 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
1 399 488 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 74.9 years in Trinidad and Tobago.

83.0 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 37.8 years in Trinidad and Tobago.

42.7 years
37.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.28% in Trinidad and Tobago.

0.65%
-0.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 99.0% in Trinidad and Tobago.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Switzerland, the main language is German, French, Italian, and in Trinidad and Tobago the primary language is English.

german, french, italian
english

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Trinidad and Tobago, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 31/179
440 000 ppl
Ranking: 162/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Trinidad and Tobago: 25 014 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 34/194
25 014 Int$
Ranking: 176/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD).

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CHF
Swiss Franc
TTD
Trinidad and Tobago Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Switzerland: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, J). Electricity in Trinidad and Tobago: frequency and voltage are 115V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, J
115V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Trinidad and Tobago 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; Trinidad and Tobago - January, February, March, April, May.

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
B122 USD - 156 USD
T250 USD - 324 USD
B67 USD - 82 USD
T130 USD - 185 USD

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