Switzerland: flag, capital and key facts
Switzerland is a country in Europe whose capital is Berne. It covers 41,285 km², making it the 132nd largest country in the world. Its population is estimated at 8,703,405, 99th in the world. It shares a land border with 5 countries. Official currency: Swiss franc (CHF).
Key facts about Switzerland
| Capital | Berne |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 8,703,405 (rank 99) |
| Land area | 41,285 km² (rank 132) |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF) |
| GDP per capita | 99,000 USD |
| Main languages | German, French |
| ISO 3166-1 code | CH |
Which countries border Switzerland?
Switzerland shares a land border with 5 countries:
- Austria — capital Vienna
- France — capital Paris
- Germany — capital Berlin
- Italy — capital Rome
- Liechtenstein — capital Vaduz
Other countries in Europe
Play with Switzerland on Flagdle
Switzerland is one of the 195 countries in Flagdle's daily rotation. It can show up in any of the modes:
- Flags — recognise the flag in 3 tries.
- Capitals — find “Berne” from the country name.
- Worldle — identify the country from its outline.
- Daily Challenge — the 9 chained mini-games on a single country.
Data sources
Country code per ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, currency code per ISO 4217. Flag image served by FlagCDN, outline by mapsicon, coat of arms by Wikimedia Commons. Population and land area from United Nations public data; GDP per capita in current US dollars.