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Switzerland Fast Facts

 

 

 

 Map Credit - greenwichmeantime.com

 

 

Formal Name 

Swiss Federation

 

Capital City

Bern 

Country Flag

Flag Description: red square with a

bold, equilateral white cross in the

center that does not extend to the

edges of the flag.

 

Location

Central Europe, east of France, north

of Italy. Switzerland has borders with Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein

and Germany.

 

Currency

Swiss Franc (CHF)

 

Time Zone

GMT +1

 

Electricity

220 - 240 V, 50 Hz

 

Country Code

+41

 

Population

7,400,000 

Political System 

Direct democracy (citizens shape

legislation and constitutional changes directly through initiatives and

referendums)

 

Total Area

41,285 sq km2

 

Languages

German, French, Italian and Rumantsch

 

Literacy

99%

 

Religions

Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim, Orthodox

 

Life Expectancy

Men - 71 years

Women - 75 years

 

Entrance Requirements

Valid passport - US and Canadian

citizens

 

Embassy

Washington, DC