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
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.