Switzerland

Europe · Bern

Switzerland is a landlocked country in Europe with a population of 8.7M and an area of 41,285 km². Its capital is Bern, German is the official language, and it is a federation. Switzerland is a member of the Schengen Area.

Key facts

Continent Europe

Capital Bern

Population 8.7M

Area 41,285 km²

Language German

Religion Christianity

Government Federation

Currency Swiss Franc

GDP/capita $87000

Independence 1291

Geography

Rivers Rhine

Mountains Alps

Borders France, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy

History & Culture

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Wheat, Maize, Grapes

Energy Hydropower, Nuclear

Memberships

🎯 How to identify Switzerland in Geo Atlas

These Yes/No questions help narrow down Switzerland efficiently:

Is the country located in Europe? ✅ Yes

Is the country an island nation? ❌ No

Is the country landlocked (no sea access)? ✅ Yes

Does the country have a coastline? ❌ No

Does the country have a population > 50 million? ❌ No

Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m? ✅ Yes

Is the country a member of Schengen Area? ✅ Yes

Is the country crossed by the Rhine river? ✅ Yes

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