Major cities : Switzerland Subdivision
Switzerland Major cities
List of major cities of Switzerland sorted by number of inhabitants.
| Zurich | Geneva | Basle | Lausanne |
| Berne | Winterthur | Lucerne | St. Gallen |
| Lugano | Biel | Thun | Bellinzona |
| Köniz | Friburg | La Chaux-de-Fonds | Schaffhausen |
| Chur | Vernier | Uster | Sion |
Switzerland Information
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| ISO 3166-1 | CH - CHE - 756 |
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| NATO country code | SZ - CHE |
| FIPS 10-4 code | SZ |
| IOC Code | SUI |
| Continent | Europe / Western Europe |
| Switzerland Capital | Berne |
| Official language | German French Italian Romansh |
| Name of the inhabitants | Swiss |
| Motto | |
| Switzerland National Day | 1 August |
| Switzerland Currency | Swiss franc (CHF) |
| Switzerland | 8 % (2.5 %) |
| Switzerland Calling code | +41 |
| Switzerland Country domain code | .ch |
| Switzerland Vehicle registration plate | CH |
| Traveling direction | Right |
| Time zone | UTC +1:00 |
| International organization | United Nations European Free Trade Association Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Organisation internationale de la Francophonie Schengen Area |
| Switzerland National anthem | Cantique suisse |
Switzerland Head of state
| President of the Confederation | Simonetta Sommaruga (2020) |
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| Walter Thurnherr (2016) | |
| President of the Confederation | Guy Parmelin (2021) |
Switzerland Religion
List of the main religions practiced in Switzerland.
- Christianity 48 %
- Protestantism 45 %
- Other 8 %
Switzerland Data
Different data, numbers and statistics of Switzerland (Inhabitants, population, economy).
| City | 2,199 |
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| Area | 41,290 km² (15,942 sq mi) |
| Population | 8,484,000 inhabitants (2018) Chart |
| Population Density | 205.5 /km² (532.2 /sq mi) |
| Length of coastline | Landlocked country |
| Life expectancy | 83.4 Year (2015), ♀ : 85.3 Year, ♂ : 81.3 Year |
| Average years of schooling | 13.4 Year (2015) |
| Human Development Index | 0.944 (2018) |
| Gross domestic product | 704 Billions US$ (2018) Chart Annual change: 2.5 % 82,950 US$ per capita |
| Unemployment | 2.6 % of labor force (2018) Chart |
| Inflation | 0.9 % (2018) Chart |
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Switzerland Chart
Graphs and data of Switzerland. Choose graph below to display it:
Population, Gross domestic product, Unemployment, Inflation
Switzerland Covid-19
| Confirmed | 603,092 |
|---|---|
| Deaths | 10,350 |
| 317,600 | |
| Active | 275,142 |
| Incident rate | 7,108.58 |
| Case fatality ratio | 1.71616 % |
| Last updated : 2 April 2021 | |
Switzerland Natural resource
- Salt
- Timber
- Hydroelectric potential
Switzerland Agriculture
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Meat
- Grains
- Eggs
Switzerland Border
Switzerland's border with 5 other countries. The list of Border countries of Switzerland below classified by border length (in kilometers).
Italy 740 km
France 573 km
Germany 334 km
Austria 164 km
Liechtenstein 41 km
Switzerland Map
Below, simply locate Switzerland through the plan and map with or without relief and satellite image of our partner.
Switzerland Climate
- Oceanic climate 83 %
- Polar climate 10 %
- Subarctic climate 6.7 %
Switzerland Weather (Berne)
Today's weather and weather forecasts of Switzerland for the next days to come (The measurements and forecasts are those of Berne).
Switzerland Electricity
Electrical standard in Switzerland (voltage, power outlet ...)
| Voltage | 230 V |
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| Frequency | 50 Hz |
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Switzerland Airport
Below, find a list of the main Airport of Switzerland classified by annual passenger transit.
| Zurich Airport | Geneva International Airport | Lugano Airport |
| Bern Airport | St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport |
Switzerland Hotel
Here is a list of hotel in Switzerland selected by our teams for their qualities. Click the hotel of your choice to find out the availability of rooms by your travel dates.
 | Hotel Ambassador Solothurn A modern hotel in the centre of Solothurn, close to the historic town centre. Situated on a quiet one way street, this hotel is well located for exploring the town of Solothurn and its location beside the River Aare, at the foot of the Jura..... view more | from CHF 99 |
| Ferienwohnung Gehrihorn & Studio Elsighorn Frutigen Peacefully located in Frutigen and surrounded by a large garden, Ferienwohnung Gehrihorn & Studio Elsighorn offers ground floor apartments with a furnished terrace and a picturesque view. Free of charge Wi-Fi and cable TV are provided... view more | from CHF 55 |
| Schloss Wellness & Family Pontresina Set in a castle from the end of the 19th century, this impressive hotel offers luxurious rooms and a children’s club with various activities. Adults guests have free access to the state-of-the-art spa area and the indoor pool... view more | from CHF 129 |
| Congress Hotel Seepark Thun Overlooking the lake, the elegant 4-star superior Congress Hotel Seepark offers modern rooms, a variety of treatments in its wellness centre and a hot tub. The Seepark Bus Stop is a short walk away... view more | from CHF 190 |
| Park Forum Wylihof Luterbach The Park Forum Wylihof is surrounded by wonderful Baroque gardens park and is located on the river Aare near Solothurn. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Each room and apartments has its own charms and is non-smoking... view more | from CHF 104 |
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Switzerland Nuclear power plant
| Beznau Nuclear Power Plant | Mühleberg Nuclear Power Plant | Gösgen Nuclear Power Plant |
| Leibstadt Nuclear Power Plant |
Switzerland Olympic Games
List of participations in the Summer and Winter Olympics of Switzerland and the number of medals won.
| Summer | Participation : 28 |  |  |  |  |
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| Medal | 50 | 75 | 67 | 192 | |
| Winter | Participation : 23 | | | | |
| Medal | 55 | 46 | 52 | 153 | |
| Total | Participation : 51 | | | | |
| Medal | 105 | 121 | 119 | 345 | |
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