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Complete details about Switzerland in Europe with capital city Bern

Country NameSwitzerland (Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra)
Country CodeCHE
Capital CityBern
ContinentEurope
RegionWestern Europe
Independence Year1499
Population7160400
Surface Area41284.0
Life Expectancy79.6 years
GNP264478.0 (old 256092.0)
Government FormFederation

Spoken Languages

French [official]     (19.2%)
German [official]     (63.6%)
Italian [official]     (7.7%)
Romansh [official]     (0.6%)

Major Cities

Zürich, Zürich     (population 336800)
Geneve, Geneve     (population 173500)
Basel, Basel-Stadt     (population 166700)
Bern, Bern     (population 122700)
Lausanne, Vaud     (population 114500)

Switzerland's most recent News and Stories



Publisher: USA TODAYTue, 22 May 2012 19:36:15 -0700
Three USA rowing crews qualify for London Olympics

By Paul Sakuma, AP The United States eight-man crew team, shown here practicing in Oakland, Calif., on May 7, beat New Zealand and France in a last-chance Olympic qualifier Tuesday in Switzerland. By Paul Sakuma, AP The United States eight-man crew ...   read full story

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Publisher: Boston.comWed, 23 May 2012 05:52:57 -0700
Three US crews get Olympic spots read full story
Publisher: San Francisco ChronicleTue, 22 May 2012 23:42:04 -0700
Oakland-based U.S. Rowing crew makes Olympics read full story
Publisher: San Jose Mercury NewsTue, 22 May 2012 21:32:51 -0700
Local sports digest: US eights boat earns a trip to London Olympics read full story
Publisher: Washington PostTue, 22 May 2012 12:36:16 -0700
3 US crews win races at Olympic qualification regatta to secure places at ... read full story


Publisher: SYS-CON Media (press release)Wed, 23 May 2012 04:52:14 -0700
Research and Markets: Switzerland - Mobile Market Insights, Statistics and ...

By Business Wire Switzerland's mobile market has undergone considerable change in recent months, with two of the three mobile network operators changing ownership and the prospect of further consolidation should regulatory approval be gained for the ...   read full story


Publisher: ReutersWed, 23 May 2012 06:01:47 -0700
Trafigura shifts trading centre to Singapore

(Removes name of SOCAR spokesperson) * Singapore will be "main booking entity" for trades * CFO Lorinet to move from Switzerland this year * Taxes in Singapore can be lower than Switzerland * Gunvor says will seek to expand in Asia By Emma Farge and ...   read full story

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Publisher: Financial TimesTue, 22 May 2012 13:49:36 -0700
Singapore's low taxes lure Trafigura read full story
Publisher: GenevaLunch (blog)Wed, 23 May 2012 07:15:50 -0700
Trafigura to move trading headquarters to Singapore read full story


Publisher: San Francisco ChronicleWed, 23 May 2012 05:12:18 -0700
Swiss Bankers Plan for French Emigres After Hollande's Victory

May 23 (Bloomberg) -- Switzerland is preparing for an influx of wealthy French emigres after Socialist Francois Hollande ousted Nicolas Sarkozy in presidential elections. Hollande proposed a 75 percent tax in February on income exceeding 1 million ...   read full story