Switzerland: flag, capital and facts

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Switzerland is a landlocked country in Western Europe. Its capital is Bern. It covers about 41,284 km² (15,940 sq mi). Official languages include French, Swiss German, Italian and Romansh. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

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Switzerland at a glance

Official name
Swiss Confederation
Capital
Bern
Region
Western Europe (Europe)
Area
41,284 km² (15,940 sq mi)
Official languages
French, Swiss German, Italian and Romansh
Currency
Swiss franc (Fr.)
People
Swiss
Calling code
+41
Internet domain
.ch
Landlocked
Yes
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Switzerland is Bern.

Switzerland is in Western Europe, part of the Europe region.

Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (Fr.).

Switzerland has 4 official languages: French, Swiss German, Italian and Romansh.

Switzerland borders Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein and Germany.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).