Swiss Confederation. Country Code: CH. Location: Central Europe,
east of France, north of Italy. Land Area: 15,940 square miles. Capital:
Bern. Climate: Temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy,
rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional
showers. Terrain: Mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest)
with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes.
Population: 7,283,274. Life Expectancy: 80 years. Literacy: 99%.
Languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansch. Ethnic Groups: German,
French, Italian, and Romansch. Currency: Swiss franc (CHF).
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