Switzerland
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Switzerland. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe
- Capital
- Bern
- Coordinates of the capital
- 46.95° N, 7.45° E
- Area
- 41,284 km²
- Official languages
- French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
- Currency
- Swiss Franc
- Access to the sea
- No (landlocked)
- ISO code
- CH
On the map
This country is located in Europe, in the region "Western Europe". It has no access to the sea: it is a landlocked country. This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany.
Its capital is Bern. Its area is about 41,284 km². By area, this country ranks 132 out of 193 in the world and 31 out of 44 in Europe. Official languages: French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh. Currency: Swiss Franc.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Vienna (Austria), Paris (France), Rome (Italy), Vaduz (Liechtenstein), Berlin (Germany).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Switzerland: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Bern.
- Switzerland: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany.
- Switzerland: what are the official languages?
- Official languages: French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh.
- Switzerland: what is the currency?
- Currency: Swiss Franc.
- Switzerland: what is the area?
- Its area is about 41,284 km². By area, this country ranks 132 out of 193 in the world and 31 out of 44 in Europe.
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