Population
8,570,146 (2019)
Official language
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Currency
CHF Fr. - Swiss Franc
Capital
Bern
Time Zone
UTC+1 (CET); Summer UTC+2 (CEST)
Dialling Code
+41
Area (sq. miles)
15,940
GDP
$584 bn (PPP)
Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
2.5% for books and 8% on eBooks
No
Swiss Booksellers and Publishers Association (Schweizer Buchhändler– und Verleger-Verband or SBVV)
Swiss Association of Broadcasters, Publishers and Booksellers (Association Suisse des Diffuseur, Editeurs et Libraires or ASDEL)
Geneva Book Fair is held over 5 days in May.
Pro Helvetia supports the creation of literary works, the dissemination of Swiss literature abroad, and cultural exchange within Switzerland as well as audience outreach of Swiss literature.
Useful Contacts
Tel: +41 (0)31 301 49 35
Email: info.berne@fco.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: +41 (0)31 359 7700
Isabell Hofer, Experience Economy, Berne
Email: isabell.hofer@fco.gov.uk