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Switzerland Guide
Country Facts
- Full name: Swiss Confederation
- Population: 7.6 million (UN, 2009)
- 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: 79 years (men), 84 years (women) (UN)
- Monetary unit: 1 Swiss Franc = 100 Rappen
- Main exports: Machinery and electronics, chemicals, precision instruments, watches
- GNI per capita: US $65,330 (World Bank, 2008)
- Internet domain: .ch
- International dialling code: +41
Climatological Information
| Month | Mean Temperature oC | Mean Total Precipitation (mm) | Mean Number of Precipitation Days | |
| Daily Minimum |
Daily Maximum |
|||
| Jan | -1.9 | 3.7 | 69 | 10 |
| Feb | -0.9 | 5.9 | 70 | 9 |
| Mar | 0.8 | 9.8 | 68 | 10 |
| Apr | 4.1 | 13.9 | 56 | 9 |
| May | 8.0 | 18.4 | 66 | 11 |
| Jun | 11.3 | 22.2 | 77 | 10 |
| Jul | 13.3 | 25.3 | 58 | 8 |
| Aug | 13.0 | 24.4 | 68 | 9 |
| Sep | 10.3 | 20.8 | 70 | 8 |
| Oct | 6.6 | 14.9 | 66 | 8 |
| Nov | 2.1 | 8.4 | 79 | 10 |
| Dec | -0.5 | 4.5 | 75 | 10 |
