What is Switzerland's currency?
AnswerSwiss franc
Switzerland uses the franc, not the euro.
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Switzerland facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about Swiss geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which mountain range covers much of Switzerland?
AnswerThe Alps
The Alps cover roughly 60 percent of the country.
Going deeper
The Matterhorn sits on Switzerland's border with which country?
AnswerItaly
The peak straddles the Swiss-Italian border.
Which organization was founded in Geneva in 1863?
AnswerInternational Committee of the Red Cross
Henry Dunant and others founded it in Geneva.
What does the '.ch' in Swiss web addresses stand for?
AnswerConfoederatio Helvetica
It is the Latin name of the Swiss Confederation.
Expert level
Which Swiss tunnel, opened in 2016, is the world's longest railway tunnel?
AnswerGotthard Base Tunnel
It runs about 57 km under the Alps.
The traditional founding of the Swiss Confederation dates to which year?
Answer1291
The Federal Charter of 1291 is celebrated on August 1.
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