Switzerland 🇨🇭

Switzerland 🇨🇭: capital Bern, population 8.8 million, located in Europe. Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!

Quick Facts

• Capital: Bern
• Population: 8.8 million
• Continent: Europe
• Language: German, French, Italian & Romansh
• Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)

Geography at a Glance

• Official name: Swiss Confederation
• Area: 41,284 km² (15,940 sq mi)
• Region: Western Europe
• Landlocked
• People: Swiss
• Internet domain: .ch

Fun Facts About Switzerland

• Has four official languages.
• Famous for chocolate, cheese, watches, and banking.
• Has remained neutral in global conflicts for over 200 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Switzerland known for?

Switzerland is known for several things — Has four official languages; Famous for chocolate, cheese, watches, and banking; Has remained neutral in global conflicts for over 200 years.

How big is Switzerland?

Switzerland covers about 41,284 square kilometers (15,940 square miles), in the Western Europe region.

Is Switzerland landlocked?

Yes. Switzerland is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 5 neighboring countries.

What are people from Switzerland called?

People from Switzerland are called Swiss.

What is the capital of Switzerland?

The capital of Switzerland is Bern.

More Countries in Europe

• Slovakia
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Sweden
• Poland

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