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Swiss flag |
| Country |
Switzerland |
| Capital |
Bern |
| Location |
Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy |
| Size |
41,290 sq km |
| Terrain |
mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes |
| Climate |
temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers |
| Languages |
German (official) 63.7%, French (official) 19.2%, Italian (official) 7.6%, Romansch (official) 0.6%, other 8.9% |
| Nationality |
noun: Swiss (singular and plural)
adjective: Swiss |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 46.1%, Protestant 40%, other 5%, none 8.9% (1990) |
| Currency |
Swiss franc (CHF) |
| Exports |
machinery, chemicals, metals, watches, agricultural products |
| Accommodation |
Hotels in Switzerland | Hotels in Vienna | Hotels in Zurich |
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