F.A.Q SWITZERLAND
Q. Is there another name for Switzerland ?
A. Yes, it is also called "Confoederatio Helvetica", therefore the abbreviation "CH".
Q.Can I determine the local language from the postal code ?
A. Swiss postal codes consist of four digits. The numbers 1000, 2000 .. 9000 belong to the 9 major centers. From the first digit, one can actually determine the region and up to a certain degree the local language. However, there are some regions that are bi-lingual. The following table shows an approximate mapping
| Code | Center | Language(s) |
| 1000 | Lausanne | French |
| 2000 | Neuchâtel | French & German |
| 3000 | Bern | French & German |
| 4000 | Basel | German |
| 5000 | Aarau | German |
| 6000 | Luzern | German |
| 6500..6999 | Ticino | Italian |
| 7000 | Chur | German |
| 8000 | Zürich | German |
| 9000 | St. Gallen | German |
Q. Can I pay with Euro (EUR) in Switzerland ?
A. Switzerland is not part of the European Union and therefore the Euro (EUR) is not an official currency in the country. It is widely accepted but you cannot count on the fact that a particular hotel or shop will accept Euro. However, you can exchange Euro (EUR) for Swiss Francs (CHF) and vice-a-versa at every bank or post office and at most railway stations.
