Switzerland profile - Facts

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Image caption The Matterhorn has provided mountaineers with a major challenge

• Full name: Swiss Confederation
• Population: 7.7 million (UN, 2012)
• Capital: Bern
• Largest city: Zurich
• Area: 41,284 sq km (15,940 sq miles)
• Major languages: German, French, Italian, Romansch
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 80 years (men), 85 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Swiss Franc = 100 Rappen
• Main exports: Machinery and electronics, chemicals, precision instruments, watches
• GNI per capita: US $90,680 (World Bank, 2013)
• Internet domain: .ch
• International dialling code: +41