Switzerland (officially Swiss Confederation) is an independent country located in Western Europe, Europe. With a population of 9,082,848 people, it ranks #100 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 41,284 km² (#137 globally), with a population density of 220 people per km². The capital city is Bern. The official languages are French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh.
Key Facts
Population
9,082,848
#100 world ranking
Area
41,284 km²
#137 world ranking
Population Density
220/km²
Capital
Bern
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+01:00
Continent
Europe
Bordering Countries
5
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+41
Languages
- French— see all countries
- Swiss German— see all countries
- Italian— see all countries
- Romansh— see all countries
Currency
- Swiss franc (Fr.)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (5)
Countries bordering Switzerland →
Germany
France
Italy
Austria
LiechtensteinCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
What is the population of Switzerland?
Switzerland has a population of 9,082,848 people, ranking #100 in the world by population.
How big is Switzerland?
Switzerland covers an area of 41,284 km², ranking #137 in the world by area. The population density is 220 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Switzerland?
The official languages of Switzerland are: French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh.
What is the currency of Switzerland?
The currency of Switzerland is Swiss franc (Fr.).
What countries border Switzerland?
Switzerland shares borders with 5 countries: Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Liechtenstein.