Facts about Switzerland

Population	About 7,400,000
Capital	Bern (Berne)
Religious denominations	Roman Catholic (46%)
	Protestant (40%)
	others (14%)
Area	15,942 sq. mi./41,293 sq. km
Distances	north-south 137 mi./220 km
	east-west 216 mi./348 km
Cantons	23, three of which are subdivided into half-cantons
Highest point	Dufour Peak in the Monte Rosa massif (Valais) 4634 metres/15,203 feet
Lowest point	Lake Maggiore(Ticino) 193 m/633 ft.

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Language

The national languages of Switzerland are German (central and north-eastern Switzerland), French (western Switzerland), Italian (southern Switzerland) and Rumantsch (southeastern Switzerland).
Switzerland is one of the most multilingual countries in Europe. Many Swiss, particularly those who work with tourists, speak several languages.

Climate

Temperatures generally do not reach extremes of hot or cold. In the cities, summer temperatures seldom rise above 86°F/30°C, and the humidity is rather moderate. In winter, temperatures often fall below 32°F/0°C and there is snow and ice. The southern part of Switzerland has subtropical vegetation and a mild climate year-round.
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