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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