CREST & FLAG

National Day August 1

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Currency SWISS FRANC (SFR)

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Most travelers don't need a visa. Check with the nearest Swiss Embassy or  Immigration office. Don't forget to check what the immigration officer  stamps in your passport.

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FACTS & DATA

State: Federal Republic

Head of State: President

Currency:  SFR

Location:  Central Europe, weswt France, south Italy, east Austria, north Germany

Area:   41,290 sq. km

Temperature:   °C

Capital:  Bern
Population:  7.3  mio

People: German 65%, French 18%, Italian 10%, Romansch 1%, other 6%

Religion: Catholic 45% Protestant 40%
Language:  German, French, Italian, Roman

GDP:  US$ 230  billion  

GNP per capita:  US$ 31.000

Annual growth: 2%

Inflation:  1 %
Major industries:  chemical, food, machinery, tourism

Major trading partners:  EU

Health risks: good health care
Time:  GMT + 1

Electricity:  220-240V
Weights & measures:  Metric

Road traffic:  right side

Public transport:  good

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