 Languages:
The national languages of Switzerland are German (North, Central and Eastern Switzerland), French (Western Switzerland), Italian (Southern Switzerland) and Romansh - a derive of Latin (South-Eastern Switzerland). English is widely spoken.
German (64%), French (19%), Italian (8%), Romansch (1%), others (8%)
Religions:
Catholic (48%), Protestant (44%), others (8%)
Capital:
Berne
Population:
Switzerland has a population of about 7.4 million. Foreigners account for around 20% of the resident population. The average age is increasing, as people live longer and have fewer children.
Lifestyles are changing. Family relations, work and education in Switzerland are adapting to new demands. Young Swiss follow the same trends as their contemporaries abroad, but many traditions remain.
Population density:
172 per sq. km
Government:
Parliamentary Federal State since 1848, Direct democracy
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