Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy.
The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original thr ...
Longitude: 8
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Switzerland:
6,654.297 km
Terrain:
Mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes.
Natural Resources:
Hydropower potential, timber, salt.
Industries:
Machinery, chemicals, watches, textiles, precision instruments, tourism, banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals.
Population: 8,860,574
Population distribution corresponds to elevation with the northern and western areas far more heavily populated; the higher Alps of the south limit settlement.
Area: 41,284 km2
slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
Landlocked; crossroads of northern and southern Europe; along with southeastern France, northern Italy, and southwestern Austria, has the highest elevations in the Alps.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| gsw | Swiss German |
| ita | Italian |
| roh | Romansh |
German (or Swiss German) (official) 62.1%, French (official) 22.8%, Italian (official) 8%, English 5.7%, Portuguese 3.5%, Albanian 3.3%, Serbo-Croatian 2.3%, Spanish 2.3%, Romansh (official) 0.5%, other 7.9% (2019 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| CHF | Swiss franc | Fr. |
Capital City: Bern
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:38 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Switzerland
You're in for a treat! Switzerland is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to September, December to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning Alpine landscapes and outdoor activities
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- World-class cities with diverse cultural experiences
- High cost of living and travel
- Crowded during peak tourist season
- Strict local laws and regulations
- 4HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Swiss cuisine features cheese, chocolate, and bread.
- Popular dishes include fondue and raclette.
- Swiss pastries and sausages are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Matterhorn
- Explore the old town of Zurich
- See the Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva
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