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Capital
Bern
Population
7,283,274 (July 2001 est.)
Area
41,290 sq km, slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
Type of Government
Federal Republic
Money
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Climate
Temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers 
Primary Language
German (official) 63.7%, French (official) 19.2%, Italian (official) 7.6%, Romansch 0.6%, other 8.9%