Date Modified: 12-7-04

Capital: Bern
Area: 15,942 mi² (41,290 km²), slightly smaller than twice the size of New Jersey
Population: 7.2 million
Climate: Temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers
Life expectancy: 76 (male), 82 (female)
Racial/Ethnic: 65% German, 18% French, 10% Italian, 1% Romansch
Literacy: 99%
Per capita income: $22,600
Type of Government: Federal Republic
Economy: consumer goods, agriculture, raw materials
Religion: 47% Catholic, 40% Protestant
Language: 64% German, 19% French, 7% Italian, 1% Romansch