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Switzerland is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Bern. It has a population of around 8,513,227 people. The main language is French and the official currency is the Swiss franc. Switzerland is landlocked, sharing land borders with 5 countries.
Switzerland is a country in Europe. Its capital is Bern. It has a population of 8,513,227, bordering 5 countries. The official language is French. The official currency is the Swiss franc. Where is Switzerland?
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Switzerland at a glance
Capital Bern
Population 8.5M
Currency Swiss franc
Language French
Continent Europe
Coastline Landlocked The flag of Switzerland This is the national flag of Switzerland. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about Switzerland What is the capital of Switzerland? The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
What continent is Switzerland in? Switzerland is located in Europe.
What is the population of Switzerland? Switzerland has a population of approximately 8,513,227 people.
What is the currency of Switzerland? The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss franc.
What language is spoken in Switzerland? The main language spoken in Switzerland is French.
What is the flag of Switzerland? Switzerland's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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