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Flag of Switzerland
CH · Europe

Switzerland

Switzerland is a sovereign country in Western Europe bordered by Austria, France, Italy, and others. Bern is the capital; key languages include French, Swiss German, and Italian; the listed currency is Swiss franc (CHF); population is about 9.1M.

Capital
Bern
Currency
Swiss franc (CHF)
Languages
French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
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Flag of Austria
AT · Europe

Austria

Austria is a sovereign country in Central Europe bordered by Czechia, Germany, Hungary, and others. Vienna is the capital; key languages include Austro-Bavarian German; the listed currency is Euro (EUR); population is about 9.2M.

Capital
Vienna
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Austro-Bavarian German
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Population

Switzerland9M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Austria9.1M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

Switzerland$1T
2025 · current USD
Austria$579.5B
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

Switzerland$114.8K
2025 · current USD
Austria$62.9K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

Switzerland1.3%
2025 annual growth
Austria0.6%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

Switzerland84.4 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Austria82.5 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

Switzerland41,284 km²
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Austria83,871 km²
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Median age

Switzerland43.2 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Austria43.9 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

Switzerland85.7%
World Bank · 2025
Austria69.7%
World Bank · 2025

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Switzerland
Austria
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Austria leads this comparison with 9.1M people.

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Switzerland essentials

Subregion
Western Europe
Time zones
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Driving side
Right
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  • Bern is the capital city.
  • Switzerland covers 41,284 km².
  • Switzerland is landlocked.
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Austria essentials

Subregion
Central Europe
Time zones
Profile-specific value pending
Driving side
Right
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Profile-specific value pending
Emergency
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  • Vienna is the capital city.
  • Austria covers 83,871 km².
  • Austria is landlocked.