Switzerland
A mountain-locked confederation of four languages that famously stays out of other people's wars, Switzerland turns cheese, chocolate and precision watches into national institutions.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A bold white equal-armed cross on a red square - one of only two square national flags in the world. The white cross is a centuries-old symbol of the Swiss Confederation; the colours carry no official meaning beyond that heraldic tradition.
Switzerland FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Bern |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 9,104,063 |
| Area | 41,291 km² |
| Population density | 220 /km² |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF) Fr |
| Official languages | French, German, Italian, Romansh |
| Calling code | +41 |
| Internet TLD | .ch |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | CH / CHE |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It has four official languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh.
- It has maintained a policy of armed neutrality and has not fought a foreign war in over two centuries.
- The Large Hadron Collider, the world's biggest particle accelerator, runs in a ring beneath the Swiss-French border.
- The Red Cross was founded in Geneva, and its flag is the Swiss flag with the colours reversed.
- Swiss residents eat more chocolate per person than almost any other nation.
Switzerland FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
What is the population of Switzerland?
Switzerland has a population of about 9,104,063.
What currency does Switzerland use?
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF).
What languages are spoken in Switzerland?
The official languages of Switzerland are French, German, Italian, Romansh.
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