Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking and finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world-renowned.
Switzerland Latest Information
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| Country Name | Swiss Confederation |
| Short Name | Switzerland |
| Capital | None (de jure)
Bern (de facto) |
| Largest city | Zürich |
| Official languages | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
| National Languages | German, French, Italian, Romansh |
| Religion | 65.5% Christianity —35.8% Roman Catholic —23.8% Swiss Reformed —5.9% Other Christian, 26.3% Irreligious, 5.3% Islam, 1.6% Others, 1.3% Unknown |
| Demonym(s) | English: Swiss, German: Schweizer(in), French: Suisse(sse), Italian: svizzero/svizzera, or elvetico/elvetica, Romansh: Svizzer/Svizra |
| Government | Federal semi-direct democracy under a multi-party assembly-independent directorial republic |
| President | Federal Council – Simonetta Sommaruga (President) |
| Vice President | Federal Council – Guy Parmelin (Vice President) |
| House Speaker | Isabelle Moret |
| Chief Justice | Ulrich Meyer |
| Total Area | 41,285 km2 (15,940 sq mi) |
| Water (%) | 4.2 |
| Total Land Area (%) | 39,551 km2 |
| Population | 8,570,146 (2019 estimate) |
| GDP (PPP) | $584 billion (2020 estimate) |
| GDP (Nominal) | $749 billion (2020 estimate) |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF) |
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| Mains Electricity | 230 V – 50 H |
| Driving side | Right |
| Calling code | +41 |
| ISO 3166 code | CH |
| Internet TLD | .ch, .swiss |
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| Independence Day | 12 September 1848 |
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