Switzerland
Swiss Confederation
Region
Europe • Western Europe
Capital
Bern
The flag of Switzerland is square shaped. It features a white Swiss cross centered on a red field.
About Switzerland
Switzerland is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Western Europe region. Its capital city is Bern. With a population of 8,654,622, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 41,284 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 209.64 people per square kilometer, it is moderately populated.
The official languages of Switzerland include French, Swiss German, Italian and Romansh.
The currency used in Switzerland is the Swiss franc (Fr.), .
Switzerland is a member of the United Nations.
In Switzerland, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.
Switzerland shares its borders with 5 countries: Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein and Germany.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Bern
- Continent: Europe
- Native Name: Suisse
- Demonym: Swiss
- Top Level Domain: .ch
- Calling Code: +41
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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