Country in Europe

Switzerland

Switzerland belongs to Europe. The capital city is Bern.

CapitalBern

LanguageFrench, Swiss German

CurrencySwiss franc

Population9.1M

Key Facts

RegionCentral Europe (Alpine)

GovernmentFederal parliamentary republic (direct democracy)

Independence1291

Area41,285 km2

Population density218/km2

Time zoneCET (UTC+1)

Calling code+41

Drives onRight

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HDI

0.962

Safety index

76.4

Internet access

97%

Life expectancy

84.0

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Dufourspitze / Monte Rosa4,634 m

Dom4,545 m

Liskamm4,527 m

Religion (est.)

Christianity64%
No religion28%
Islam5%
Other3%

Why Visit

MatterhornThe pyramid-shaped peak above Zermatt is one of the world's most photographed mountains.

Geneva DiplomacyHome to the Red Cross, WHO, and more international organisations than any other city.

LucerneA medieval walled city with a chapel bridge above a lake of impossibly blue water.

Swiss ChocolateLindt, Toblerone and hundreds of local chocolatiers define a world-leading confectionery.

Direct DemocracyCitizens vote on federal laws in referendums four times per year.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Zurich

415k

Geneva

203k

Basel

177k

Climate Overview

-1CJan avg.

18CJul avg.

1,100 mmYearly rainfall

Alpine / ContinentalClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencySwiss franc

Official languageFrench, Swiss German

National day1 August

Electricity230V, Type J

Cities

Bern