Switzerland

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Information to the Country

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Overview Map

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Flag

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Coat of Arms

Wappenzoom
 

Capital

Bern

Official Language

Official Language

German (63,7 %),
French (20,4 %),
Italienisch (6,5 %),
Rätoromanisch (0,5 %)

Currency

Swiss franc (CHF)

Gross Domestic Product
per Inhabitant

67,560 US$ (2009)

Calling Code

+41

Time Zone

UTC+1 MEZ
UTC+2 MESZ (March–October)

Area

41,285 km²

Population

7,785,806, thereof 1,714,004 Foreigners (22 %)
(31. December 2009)

Density

189 Population/km²

 

More Information to the Country

Where Who and What

The Swiss Portal

Federal Chancellery, Berne
The online ch.ch portal is helpful, comprehensive and understandable. It will quickly lead you to official information and services from the federal government, the cantons and the communes.
The site is structured under the four key headings of ‘Individuals’, ‘Businesses’, ‘Authorities’ and ‘About Switzerland’, and provides clear information on everyday topics.

Swiss Phonebook

Tamedia, Zurich
Swiss phone directory
Links to directories for the countries Germany, France, Itly, Austria, Greta Britain and 88 other countries

Other Websites

Where Who and What

Official website of Switzerland Tourism

Switzerland Tourism
Suggestions, Destinations, Accommodation, Transport, Interests, About Switzerland, Service


Swiss Railways Trafimage Maps

Swiss Railways
Network Map, Station Plans, Fare Networks, Scenic Routes
Holidays & leisure, Timetable, Travelcards and Tickets, Station & Services, Business travel


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