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, Italian, German
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
Tips
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Internet and telephony
Calling code
+41
Internet availability
High
Electricity
V
230
Hz
50