Facts & figures about Zurich, Switzerland

Location
47°22 N 8°33 E

Area
91.88 sq km (35.48 sq mi)

Population
Total population (2008) 361,129

Ethnic mix
German 65%, French 18%, Italian 10%, Romansch 1%, other 6%

Religion
Protestant 35%, Roman Catholic 42%, Muslim 4%, Eastern Orthodox 2%, unaffiliated or other 17%

Government
Federal republic; parliamentary democracy (Bundesversammlung, Federal Assembly) with two legislative bodies: the Sta"nderat (Council of States, 46 members) and the Nationalsrat (National Council, 200 members)

Major industries
Agricultural products, banking, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, machinery, textiles, watchmaking, tourism

Telephone area code
44 / 43

Country dialing code
+ 41 (Switzerland)

Time zone
UTC/GMT +1 hour

Electricity
220 volts AC, 50Hz

Official holidays
January 1, 2009: New Years Day
January 2, 2009: Saint Berchtold (NewYear Shopping, Stores are open)
April 10, 2009: Good Friday
April 13, 2009: Easter Monday
May 1, 2009: Labor Day
May 21, 2009: Ascension Day
June 1, 2009: Whit Monday
August 1, 2009: Swiss National Day
December 25, 2009: Christmas Day
December 26, 2009: Boxing Day