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Switzerland

Suisse

Western Europe, Europe

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Switzerland (Suisse) is a country in Western Europe, Europe. With a population of 9,082,848 and an area of 41,284 km², the capital city is Bern. The official languages are French, Swiss German, Italian and Romansh. The national currency is the Swiss franc (Fr. CHF).

Quick Facts

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Bern
Capital
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9,082,848
Population
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41,284 km²
Area
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Fr. CHF
Currency
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+41
Dial Code
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.ch
TLD

Economy

Switzerland has a GDP per capita of $103,998, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$103,998
GNI per Capita$95,220

Geography

Switzerland is located in Western Europe at coordinates 47.00°N, 8.00°E. It shares borders with 5 countries. The highest point is Dufourspitze at 4,634 m.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates47.00°N, 8.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointDufourspitze
4,634 m
🏞️ Longest RiverRhône
812 km
TimezonesUTC+01:00

UNESCO World Heritage

Switzerland is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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1

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Switzerland, including St. Jakob Stadium with a capacity of 51,500 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumSt. Jakob Stadium
51,500 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Switzerland

What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
What is the population of Switzerland?
Switzerland has a population of approximately 9,082,848 people.
What currency does Switzerland use?
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (Fr. CHF).
What languages are spoken in Switzerland?
The official languages of Switzerland are French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh.
What is the area of Switzerland?
Switzerland covers a total area of 41,284 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Switzerland?
The GDP per capita of Switzerland is approximately $103,998.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Switzerland have?
Switzerland has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)