Swiss Confederation

Switzerland is in Europe. Its capital is Berne. It is at 47° 00' North, 8° 00' East. Switzerland has an area of 41,290 square kilometres (15,942 square miles). The population is 7,639,961. This population is from a 2011 estimate.

Economy

For currency they use the Swiss Franc. The inflation in 2009 was -0.5%. The economy link (above) goes to a page that lists their commodities and trading partners.

Education

In the year 2003, the literacy rate was 99%. This definition of literacy is portion of the population over 15 years of age, that can read and write.

Society

People here speak German, French, Italian, and Romansch. Religions beliefs here include Christian, Muslim, Orthodox, other, Protestant, and Roman Catholic.

Time Zone

It is in the Central European (GMT + 1) time zone.

Transport

There are terminals for airplanes.

Administrative Divisions

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