Switzerland - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Swiss Confederation

Area in Km²

41,285

Population

8,211,700 population

Capital

Bern

Religion

60% Christian; 5% Islamic %; 35% Other

Government

Federal multi-party directorial republic with thorough elements of direct democracy

Language

Official language

French, German, Italian

Languages spoken

None

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

+1

Currency

Currency

Swiss franc

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

Possible terrorism risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed - capital punishment

Theft & Scams

Low

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, China union pay, Diners club, EuroCard, Mastercard, Visa

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Internet and telephony

Calling code

+41

Internet availability

High

Electricity

V

230

Hz

50