Switzerland was founded in 1291 and is located in the middle of western Europe and shares much of its history and culture with Germany, Austria, Italy, and France.

Although being right smack in the middle of Europe, Switzerland is not part of the European Union.

While there were talks between the EU and Switzerland in the mid-1990s, the Swiss public rejected the proposal to be part of the EU.

Since then, Switzerland has maintained its economic independence.

Switzerland is considered to be a small country, but let us tell you that it is PACKED! It has a population of about 7.78 million, with around 477 people per square mile.

Switzerland is also known for its neutrality as it has refrained from participating in either of the two World Wars.

 

Switzerland

Switzerland: Facts, Figures, and Features

  • Neighbors: Germany, France, Italy, Austria
  • Size: 15,940 square miles
  • Population: 7,954,700
  • Density: 477.4 people per square mile
  • Capital City: Bern
  • President of the Swiss Confederation: Guy Parmelin
  • Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Main Imports: Machinery and transport equipment, medicinal and pharmaceutical products, other chemicals, manufactured goods
  • Main Exports: Chemicals, clocks and watches, food, instruments, jewelry, machinery, pharmaceuticals, precious metals, textiles, Rolex, Roger Federer
  • Imports Partners: Germany 26.19%, Italy 10.46%, France 8.4%, United States 6.08%, China 5.75%, Austria 4.4%
  • Exports Partners: Germany 18.5%, United States 11.61%, Italy 7.61%, France 6.96%, United Kingdom 5.67%
  • Time Zones: GMT + 1
  • Website: https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/