🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Geography & Borders

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Introduction & Background

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the confluence of Western, Central and Southern Europe.f16 It is a federal republic composed of 26cantons, with federal authorities based in Bern.a32

Switzerland is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. It is geographically divided among the Swiss Plateau, the Alps and the Jura, spanning 41,285km2 (15,940sqmi) with land area comprising 39,997km2 (15,443sqmi). The Alps occupy the greater part of the territory.

Overview
AttributeDetails
Official Name
Swiss Confederation
Capital
Bern
Continent
Europe
Region / Subregion
Europe / Western Europe
Population
9,082,848
Area
41,284 km²
Languages
French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Currencies
Swiss franc (Fr.) [CHF]
Cost of Living
120.6 / 100 (High)
Price per Coffee
$6.03
Price per Meal
$30.60
Timezones
UTC+01:00 (CET)
Bounding Box
Min: (45.78° N, 6.02° E)
Max: (47.83° N, 10.44° E)
Climate
Temperate
Terrain
Lowlands and plains in the north, central hills, and mountain ranges in the south
GDP (Nominal)
$936.56 billion (2024)
GDP (PPP)
$869.02 billion (2024)
GDP Growth Rate
1.30% (2024)
Macroeconomic Overview
Switzerland has a highly developed free-market economy. The Swiss economy has ranked first in the world since 2015 on the Global Innovation Index and third in the 2020 Global Competitiveness Report. According to United Nations data for 2016, it is the third richest landlocked country in the world after Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. Together with the latter and Norway, they are the only three countries in the world with a nominal GDP per capita above US$90,000 that are neither island nations nor ministates. Among OECD nations, Switzerland holds the 3rd-largest GDP per capita. Switzerland has a highly efficient and strong social security system; social expenditure stood at roughly 24.1% of GDP.

Geography & Climate



Minerals

Switzerland is the type locality (the site where the mineral was first discovered and described) for 93 recognized mineral species. Explore these discoveries below:

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Flora & Flowers

Switzerland is home to a diverse range of plant species. Explore some of the native plants and flowers found in Switzerland below:

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Animals & Wildlife

Switzerland is home to a diverse range of animal species. Explore some of the native animals and wildlife found in Switzerland below:

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Music Albums

Explore the top 30 most-played music albums in Switzerland, sourced from Apple Music charts:

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