Geography
Switzerland is in Western Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 47, 8; it has Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein.
Neighboring countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein
Europe
Switzerland
Switzerland is a country in Western Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Bern
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Western Europe
- Population
- 9.1 million
- Area
- 41,284 km²
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- Official language
- French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
- Calling code
- +41
- Internet TLD
- .ch
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Switzerland map preview: 47.00, 8.00
People and Culture
Switzerland uses French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Switzerland varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Switzerland is recorded with the official name Swiss Confederation. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Bern
- Western Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Bern
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Switzerland is grouped under Europe.
- Switzerland has a listed area of 41,284 km².
- Switzerland is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Switzerland
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
What continent is Switzerland in?
Switzerland is in Europe.
What currency does Switzerland use?
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc.
What language is spoken in Switzerland?
French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh is listed for Switzerland in this database.