Switzerland

World Student Christian Federation (Switzerland)

Switzerland is located in Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy. 

Population (2014 est) – 8,061,516

Area – 25,650mi

Capital – Bern

Ethnic Background

     German – 65%

     French – 18%

     Italian – 10%

     Romansch – 1%

     Other – 6%

Exports – machinery, chemicals, metals, watches, agricultural products

Imports – machinery, chemicals, vehicles, metals; agricultural products, textiles

Life Expectancy (2014 est) – M 80 years     F 85 years

Infant Mortality (2014 est) – 3.73 deaths/1,000 live births

Adult Illiteracy Rate – 1%