Switzerland map and facts
Swiss Confederation · Western Europe, Europe. Capital: Bern.
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Switzerland in context
Switzerland is home to about 9.1 million people, 0.11% of the world's population, on 41,284 km² of territory. It is landlocked, with no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 countries: Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany.
Closest in size in Europe: compare Switzerland and Netherlands. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Switzerland FAQ
What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Bern. Its largest city is Zürich.
What is the population of Switzerland?
About 9.1 million people (9,082,848), which ranks 100th of 197 countries.
How big is Switzerland?
Switzerland covers 41,284 km² (15,940 sq mi), the 132nd-largest country by area.
What continent is Switzerland in?
Switzerland is in Europe, in the Western Europe subregion.
What countries border Switzerland?
Switzerland borders 5 countries: Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany.
What language is spoken in Switzerland?
Official or national languages: French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh.