English is the most common non-national language and is regularly spoken by 45% of the population in Switzerland. English is more widespread in the German-speaking part of the country than in Italian- and French-speaking regions (46% vs 37% and 43% respectively).
What language is spoken in Switzerland?
Switzerland/Official languages
Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. English, though not an official language, is often used to bridge the divides, and a significant proportion of official documentation is available in English.Feb 26, 2019
How much of Switzerland is mountains?
The Alps cover roughly 58% of the country, the Central Plateau around 31% and the Jura 11%. It has 49 four-thousanders – mountain peaks that are 4,000 metres or higher. The Alps cover most of the country, but only 11% of the population live there. Settlement areas cover 7.5% of Switzerland’s territory.
