CapitalBern
Government typefederal republic (formally a confederation)
Chief of statePresident of the Swiss Confederation Guy PARMELIN (since 1 January 2026)
Natural resourceshydropower potential, timber, salt
Industriesmachinery, chemicals, watches, textiles, precision instruments, tourism, banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals
Export partnersGermany 14%, China 12%, USA 11%, Italy 5%, Turkey 5% (2023)
Import partnersGermany 17%, USA 9%, Italy 8%, France 6%, China 5% (2023)
