Switzerland: flag, capital and facts
Switzerland is a country in Western Europe (Europe). Its capital is Bern. Population — 9,005,582. Area — 41,284 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Switzerland
A red square with a white cross. The Red Cross emblem was born here — the same flag flipped.
The capital of Switzerland — Bern
Bern is the capital of Switzerland. Bern is the de facto capital (officially the 'federal city'). Bern hides 'bear' — and that's no accident, the bear is the city's beloved symbol.
Facts about Switzerland
- Official name
- Swiss Confederation
- Capital
- Bern
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Western Europe
- Population
- 9,005,582
- Area
- 41,284 km²
- Currency
- CHF (Fr.)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 47°, 8°
How to remember the name
The nameSwitzerland is as precise as a Swiss watch — think 'switch' on a clock.
Did you know?
Switzerland is famous for chocolate, cheese with holes, and the folding army knife.
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