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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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Flag of France
FR · Europe

France

France is centered in Western Europe with Atlantic, Mediterranean, and English Channel coastlines. Paris is its capital, and the country is known for culture, diplomacy, design, aerospace, agriculture, and one of Europe’s largest economies.

Capital
Paris
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
French
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Population

Switzerland9M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Austria9.1M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
France66.7M
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

GDP

Switzerland$1T
2025 · current USD
Austria$579.5B
2025 · current USD
France$3.4T
2025 · current USD

GDP per person

Switzerland$114.8K
2025 · current USD
Austria$62.9K
2025 · current USD
France$49K
2025 · current USD

GDP growth

Switzerland1.3%
2025 annual growth
Austria0.6%
2025 annual growth
France0.8%
2025 annual growth

Life expectancy

Switzerland84.4 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Austria82.5 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
France83.7 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Area

Switzerland41,284 km²
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Austria83,871 km²
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France551,695 km²
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Median age

Switzerland43.2 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
Austria43.9 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection
France42.5 years
UN DESA · 2026 medium projection

Urban share

Switzerland85.7%
World Bank · 2025
Austria69.7%
World Bank · 2025
France78.8%
World Bank · 2025

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Switzerland
Austria
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France leads this comparison with 66.7M people.

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Switzerland essentials

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

Subregion
Western Europe
Time zones
UTC+1 / UTC+2 in mainland France
Driving side
Right
Plug types
Type C / E
Emergency
112; ambulance 15; police 17; fire 18
  • Paris is the capital city.
  • France covers 551,695 km².
  • France has coastal access.