Swiss Confederation
Switzerland
CH Capital: Bern 46.948° N, 7.447° E
Overview
Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located at the intersection of Central, Western, and Southern Europe. It is bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east, and Italy to the south. Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Alps, the Swiss Plateau, and the Jura Mountains; the Alps cover most of the country's territory, whereas the majority of its 9 million people are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts many of the largest cities and economic centres, including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Lausanne, Winterthur, and Lucerne.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Western Europe
- Capital
- Bern
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)
- Languages
- French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
- Population
- 8,516,543
- Area
- 41,290 km²
- Calling code
- +41
- Time zones
- UTC+01:00
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .ch
- People are called
- Swiss
Weather by month in Bern
The warmest month is Jun with average highs of 25.3°C, and the coolest is Jan with average lows of -2.4°C. Most rain falls in Sep (about 208 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1°C | -2.4°C | 122 mm | Cool |
| Feb | 6.3°C | -1.2°C | 23 mm | Cool |
| Mar | 11°C | 1.6°C | 48 mm | Cool |
| Apr | 15.2°C | 4.1°C | 61 mm | Mild |
| May | 17.5°C | 8.2°C | 155 mm | Mild |
| Jun | 25.3°C | 14.3°C | 94 mm | Warm |
| Jul | 23.7°C | 13.6°C | 187 mm | Warm |
| Aug | 24.5°C | 13.8°C | 134 mm | Warm |
| Sep | 18.2°C | 10°C | 208 mm | Mild |
| Oct | 12.7°C | 5.5°C | 126 mm | Mild |
| Nov | 7.5°C | 0.4°C | 148 mm | Cool |
| Dec | 4.2°C | -0.8°C | 21 mm | Cool |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +41 |
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Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Switzerland
- Air Glaciers7T
- Avilu..
- Belair Airlines4T
- Darwin Airline0D
- EasyJet (DS)DS
- Edelweiss AirWK
- FlybabooF7
- HelloHW
- Helvetic Airways2L
- SkyWork Airlines SX
- Swiss International Air LinesLX
- SwissairSR
Where to book flights and hotels
History
Since 1848, the Swiss Confederation has been a federal republic of relatively autonomous cantons, some of which have a history of federation that goes back more than 700 years, putting them among the world's oldest surviving republics.
Source: Wikipedia
Cities 67
- Agno1
- Alpnach1
- Amlikon1
- Bad Ragaz1
- Bern330
- Bex1
- Bleienbach1
- Boudry1
- Bressaucourt1
- Buochs1
- Buttwil1
- Courtelary1
- Dittingen1
- Ecuvillens1
- Emmen1
- Epagny1
- Fehraltorf1
- Firnplateau1
- Firnrand1
- Geneva1
- Grat südlich Gipfel1
- Grenchen1
- Hausen am Albis1
- Kappelen1
- La Chaux-de-Fonds1
- La Côte1
- Lausanne1
- Locarno1
- Lodrino1
- Lommis1
- Lupfig1
- Meiringen1
- Mollis1
- Montricher1
- Môtiers1
- Münster1
- Neudorf1
- Neunkirch1
- Oberer Firnrand1
- Olten1
- Other locations1
- Payerne1
- Plateau nördlich Planurahütte1
- Quinto1
- Raron1
- Reichenbach im Kandertal1
- Riddes1
- Saanen1
- Samedan1
- Sankt Stephan1
- Sarnen1
- Sattel1
- Savièse1
- Schänis1
- Schupfart1
- Sion1
- Sitterdorf1
- St. Gallen1
- Sugiez1
- Thun1
- Triengen1
- Wangen1
- West of Mutthorn hut1
- Winterthur1
- Yverdon-les-Bains1
- Zurich2
- Zweisimmen1
Airports 68
Universities 0
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