Location 
Switzerland is located in Central Europe. Countries bordering Switzerland are France to the West, Germany to the North, Austria and Liechtenstein to the East, and Italy to the South.
In total Switzerland covers an area of approximately 41,000 square kilometres.

Climate
The climate in Switzerland varies considerably from one region to another. In the Northern plateau surrounded by mountains the climate is mild and refreshing. South of the Alps it is warmer under the influence of the Mediterranean. Winters can be cool and rainy with heavy snow in the mountains. Summers are warm to hot in the Southern part of Switzerland with occasional showers. 

Time
Switzerland is 1 hour ahead of the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 

Largest Cities
Switzerland's largest city is Zürich with a population of 338,000, followed by Geneva (175,000), Basle (166,000), and Bern (122,000).