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, German, Italian
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

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Internet and telephony

Calling code
+41
Internet availability
High

Electricity

V
230
Hz
50