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Switzerland

Swiss Confederation

Europe · Western Europe

Capital
Bern
Population
8.5M
Area
41,284 km²
Region
Western Europe
Languages
French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Currency
Swiss franc (Fr.)

Location on the World Map

Switzerland
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Famous Personality

Roger Federer

athlete

He is one of the greatest tennis players in history and a global sports icon.

Local Delicacy

Cheese fondue

A traditional Swiss dish of melted cheese served communally with bread.

National Symbols

National animalCow
National birdGolden eagle

Famous Landmark & Geography

Matterhorn, a famous landmark of Switzerland

Matterhorn

This striking Alpine peak is one of the most recognizable mountains in the world.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropWheat

Wheat is Switzerland's principal arable crop and a key staple grown across the lowlands.

Most grown fruitApple

Apples are Switzerland's leading fruit, widely grown for fresh consumption and juice.

Major Cities

Zurich Geneva Basel Bern Lausanne

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Dufourspitze4,634 m
2Dom4,545 m
3Liskamm4,527 m
4Weisshorn4,506 m

Major Airports

Zurich Airport · Zurich
IATA ZRHICAO LSZH
Geneva Airport · Geneva
IATA GVAICAO LSGG
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg · Basel
IATA BSLICAO LFSB
Bern Airport · Bern
IATA BRNICAO LSZB

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Alphorn

The alphorn is Switzerland’s most iconic traditional instrument, associated with alpine culture.

2
Accordion

The accordion is central to Swiss folk dance music and regional popular traditions.

3
Schwyzerörgeli

The Schwyzerörgeli is a distinctive Swiss button accordion widely used in Ländler music.

4
Cowbell

Cowbells are emblematic of Swiss alpine festivities and traditional performance.

5
Violin

The violin is important in Swiss folk ensembles as well as classical music traditions.

Major Rivers

Rhine Rhone Aare Inn

Bordering Countries

AustriaFranceItalyLiechtensteinGermany