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Switzerland Neighboring Countries

Switzerland is located in Western Europe (Europe), with its capital in Bern. The official languages are French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh. The currency is Swiss franc.

What are the neighboring countries of Switzerland? Switzerland shares land borders with 5 countries. These Switzerland neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Switzerland at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Switzerland neighboring countries are: Italy, Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria and France. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Switzerland and its border countries. The map highlights Switzerland in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Switzerland

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Switzerland?

Switzerland shares land borders with 5 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Switzerland?

The neighboring countries of Switzerland are: Italy, Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria and France.

Which other countries in Europe have the same number of neighbors as Switzerland?

Countries in Europe with 5 land borders: Belarus, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Slovakia, Croatia, North Macedonia, Spain, Romania.

Which countries in Europe have more neighbors than Switzerland?

Countries in Europe with more than 5 land borders: Italy, Russia, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Austria, France, Hungary, Serbia.

Which countries in Europe have fewer neighbors than Switzerland?

Countries in Europe with fewer than 5 land borders: Guernsey, Vatican City, Lithuania, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Moldova, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Luxembourg, Albania, and 25 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Switzerland?

The capitals of countries bordering Switzerland are:
  • Italy: Rome
  • Germany: Berlin
  • Liechtenstein: Vaduz
  • Austria: Vienna
  • France: Paris

What are the country codes of Switzerland's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Switzerland's neighbors are:
  • Italy: IT (ISO 2) / ITA (ISO 3)
  • Germany: DE (ISO 2) / DEU (ISO 3)
  • Liechtenstein: LI (ISO 2) / LIE (ISO 3)
  • Austria: AT (ISO 2) / AUT (ISO 3)
  • France: FR (ISO 2) / FRA (ISO 3)