Switzerland Basics [ Swiss Geneva Basics Information ]
Size: 41,285 square kilometres
Capital: Bern City
Currency: Swiss Francs although the Euro is widely accepted.
History: Founded in 1291 and independent since 1648, declaring its neutrality in 1812.
Population: 7,581,520 in July 2008
Religions: Roman Catholic (47.6%), Protestant (44.3%), Other (8.1%)
For more information about Switzerland, visit the Switzerland Bureau of Statistics.
Size: 41,285 square kilometres
Capital: Bern City
Currency: Swiss Francs although the Euro is widely accepted.
History: Founded in 1291 and independent since 1648, declaring its neutrality in 1812.
Languages: There are four official languages in Switzerland - German (74%), French (20%), Italian (4%) and Romansh (1%) - each slowly blending into the various cantons as you move through the country.
Population: 7,581,520 in July 2008
Religions: Roman Catholic (47.6%), Protestant (44.3%), Other (8.1%)
For more information about Switzerland, visit the Switzerland Bureau of Statistics.
