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Country Facts:
Switzerland vs. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Country area

The surface area of Switzerland is 15 940 mi², while the surface area of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is 150 mi². This means that the area of Switzerland is 10527% larger.

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

Coastline length

Switzerland has a coastline of 0.0 mi, while Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has a coastline of 52.2 mi.

0.0 mi
52.2 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 Vincent and the Grenadines is Kingstown, where the population is 40 020.

390 474 ppl
40 020 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Switzerland is Monte Rosa, its height is 15 203 ft. The highest peak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is La Soufrière, which rises to a height of 4 049 ft.

15 203 ft
Monte Rosa
4 049 ft
La Soufrière

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 Vincent and the Grenadines - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Switzerland is about 8 654 622, while Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is home to 110 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
8 654 622 ppl
110 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 83.0 years in Switzerland and 76.4 years in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

83.0 years
76.4 years

Average age

The average age is 42.7 years in Switzerland and 35.3 years in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

42.7 years
35.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.65% in Switzerland and -0.18% in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

0.65%
-0.18%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Switzerland and 96.0% in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

99.0%
96.0%

Language

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

german, french, italian
english

Religion

In Switzerland, the main religion is Christianity; in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

9 305 000 ppl
Ranking: 32/174
75 000 ppl
Ranking: 161/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Switzerland: 71 761 Int$. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 12 700 Int$.

71 761 Int$
Ranking: 6/194
12 700 Int$
Ranking: 104/194

Currency

Switzerland: Swiss Franc (CHF). Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 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 Vincent and the Grenadines: frequency and voltage are 110V / 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B, G).

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

Driving side

Switzerland has right-hand traffic, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines - 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
B117 USD - 137 USD
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