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Switzerland
Western EuropeCapital Bern5 neighbours
Switzerland is a country in Western Europe, Europe. Its capital is Bern. Switzerland is next to Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Liechtenstein.
A way to remember it
A squat, lumpy shape sitting in the middle of western Europe, hemmed in by France, Germany, Austria and Italy with no coastline at all.
Good to know
It is landlocked and has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh.
Quick facts
- CapitalBern
- RegionEurope, Western Europe
- Land borders5 countries
- Also known asSchweiz, Suisse, Svizra, Svizzera, Swiss Confederation
Austria
France
Germany
Italy
Liechtenstein