Switzerland has an area of 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 square miles).

The Jura, the Plateau and the Alps form the three main geographic regions of the country.

Capital: Bern

Cantons: 26

Area: 41'200 km2

Boundaries: total: 1852 km/Austria 164 km/France 573 km/Germany 334 km/Italy 740 km/Liechtenstein 41 km

Distance North to Souths: 220 km (137 miles)

Distance East to West: 346 km (216 miles)

Highes point: Dufour Peak, in the Monte Rosa mountain range, 4,634 m (15,203 feet)

Lowest point: Lake Maggiore (Ticino) 193 m (633 feet)

Lakes: 1'484

Glaciers: 140

Population entire country: about 8 million

Short manual with important information for your Switzerland journey. Traffic rules

The maximum speed	Locality 50 km/h	Outside the town 80 km/h	On the highway 120 km/h
Mandatory equipment	first aid kit, triangle, reflective vest for each passenger
Warning	Mandatory light throughout the day. Alerts for some high ticketed offenses: 1) fail to stop at roundabout - a fine 2 690 €, 2) exceeding the max. speeding more than 25 km/h (on the highway), 20 km/h (outside the village), and 15 km/h (in the village) is a criminal offence with a penalty of up to 9 300 € and the possibility of imprisonment up to 3 years.
Payment roads	10 days ----------	30 days ----------	yearly 37,20 €
The fines	Phone 93 €	Speed from 35 to 9300 €	Belts ​56 €

The climate is moderate with no excessive heat, cold or humidity.

From July to August the daytime temperature range is 18 to 28 °C (65° - 82° F) and from January to February the range is -2 to 7 °C (28° - 45° F). In spring and autumn, the daytime temperature range is 8 to 15 °C (46° - 59° F).

Depending on the altitude the temperature range may vary. It is highly recommended to visitors to pack a sweater, good walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a compact umbrella and/or a light rain coat.

Seasons
The seasons are clearly distinguishable. In autumn (September to November), the fruit ripens and the leaves of deciduous trees change colour.

The winters were formerly generally cold and snowy, but now freezing temperatures and snow are no longer the rule, especially in the lowlands. Nowadays, many ski resorts could hardly survive without artificial snow.

In spring (March to May) the trees blossom and the meadows turn green. Sometimes in April the winter returns for a short period and sometimes there are summer conditions as early as May.

Summer temperatures rise to 25 to 30°C, with temperatures exceeding the 30°C mark during hot summers. 

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