Switzerland Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Switzerland (ISO: CH) and the capital city, Bern. This page enables you to explore Switzerland and its land boundaries in total: 1,770 km. You may also view the border countries of Switzerland (total: 5, Austria 158 km, France 525 km, Italy 698 km, Liechtenstein 41 km, Germany 348 km with its area of total: 41,277 sq km; land: 39,997 sq km, water: 1,280 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Switzerland Google Maps & Facts
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Geographical facts about Switzerland including Bern, the capital city of Switzerland |
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| Name of the country: | Switzerland | Capital city: | Bern |
| Geographical coordinates of Switzerland: | 47 00 N, 8 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Bern: | 46 55 N 7 28 E |
| Location of Switzerland: | Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of Switzerland: | total: 41,277 sq km; land: 39,997 sq km, water: 1,280 sq km | Area comparative of Switzerland: | slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey |
| The elevation data of Switzerland: | mean elevation: 1,350 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Lake Maggiore 195 m, highest point: Dufourspitze 4,634 m | The climate of Switzerland: | temperate, but varies with altitude: cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters: cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers |
| Land use of Switzerland: | agricultural land: 38.7%; arable land 10.2%; permanent crops 0.6%; permanent pasture 27.9%; forest: 31.5%; other: 29.8% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 630 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Switzerland: | landlocked country; crossroads of northern and southern Europe; along with southeastern France, northern Italy, and southwestern Austria, has the highest elevations in the Alps | The terrain of Switzerland: | mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest), with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes |
| Land boundaries of Switzerland: | total: 1,770 km | Borders countries of Switzerland: | Austria 158 km, France 525 km, Italy 698 km, Liechtenstein 41 km, Germany 348 km |
| Maritime claims of Switzerland: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about Switzerland
Are you traveling to Switzerland? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy.
Did you know that the legal system of Switzerland is civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts, except for federal decrees of a general obligatory character?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Switzerland, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 71,464 km, paved: 71,464 km (including 1,415 of expressways) (2011)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: Zurich 1.246 million; BERN (capital) 358,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 73.9% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Switzerland: 8,179,294 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.7% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are German (official language) 63.5%, French (official language) 22.5%, Italian (official language) 8.1%, English 4.4%, Portuguese 3.4%, Albanian 3.1%, Serbo-Croatian 2.5%, Spanish 2.2%, Romansch (official language) 0.5%, other 6.6%. Note: German, French, Italian, and Romansch are all national and official language languages; totals more than 100% because some respondents indicated more than one main language (2013 estimate). These days, Switzerland has to face a net migration rate of 4.7 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Switzerland nowadays; German 65%, French 18%, Italian 10%, Romansch 1%, other 6%.
The right to vote in Switzerland can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Switzerland. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 12 years including at least 3 of the last 5 years prior to application.
In case if you plan to visit Switzerland for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Switzerland are: Founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291.
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Switzerland, these are the most likely dangers you might face: avalanches, landslides; flash floods. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Bern and/or Switzerland?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Switzerland, the population has to face a death rate of 8.2 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Switzerland
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Switzerland. Here they are: German (official language) 63.5%, French (official language) 22.5%, Italian (official language) 8.1%, English 4.4%, Portuguese 3.4%, Albanian 3.1%, Serbo-Croatian 2.5%, Spanish 2.2%, Romansch (official language) 0.5%, other 6.6%. Note: German, French, Italian, and Romansch are all national and official language languages; totals more than 100% because some respondents indicated more than one main language (2013 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ch
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; temperate, but varies with altitude: cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters: cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers.
Its capital city is Bern, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Bern: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Switzerland; mean elevation: 1,350 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Lake Maggiore 195 m, highest point: Dufourspitze 4,634 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 1,770 km.
Current environmental issues in Switzerland; air pollution from vehicle emissions and open-air burning; acid rain; water pollution from increased use of agricultural fertilizers; loss of biodiversity.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: avalanches, landslides; flash floods.
For your traveling options, there are 63 (2013) airports and 2 (2013) heliports in Switzerland all together with 1,292 km (there are 1,227 km of waterways on lakes and rivers for public transport and 65 km on the Rhine River between Basel-Rheinfelden and Schaffhausen-Bodensee for commercial goods transport) (2010) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 71,464 km, paved: 71,464 km (including 1,415 of expressways) (2011).
Background of Switzerland
Like every nation, Switzerland also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. A constitution of 1848, subsequently modified in 1874, replaced the confederation with a centralized federal government. Switzerland’s sovereignty and neutrality have long been honored by the major European powers, and the country was not involved in either of the two world wars. The political and economic integration of Europe over the past half century, as well as Switzerland’s role in many UN and international organizations, has strengthened Switzerland’s ties with its neighbors. However, the country did not officially become a UN member until 2002. Switzerland remains active in many UN and international organizations but retains a strong commitment to neutrality. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
