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Saint Kitts and Nevis Continent: North America Area: 261 km2 (104 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 51,134 (+0.81% p.a.) Capital: Basseterre (15,500) Other cities: Monkey Hill-St. Peter's (3.5k), Cayon (3.4k) Languages: English Products: Tourism, electrical resistors, broadcasting equipment, aerials, fuses, motor parts, ballasts, helicopters, vessels, tobacco Sea borders: Antigua and Barbuda, Venezuela, U.K., France, Netherlands Time zone: UTC -4 (summer time not observed) Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $21,260 / $14,314 Calling code: +1 869 Internet domain: .kn Independence: September 19, 1983 (from UK) UN admission: September 23, 1983 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "O Land of Beauty!" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Saint Lucia (Sainte-Lucie) Continent: North America Area: 617 km2 (238.23 mi2) Population (2009): 173,765 (+0.38% p.a.) Capital: Castries (70,000) Other cities: Gros Islet (22k), Vieux Fort (5k) Languages: English (official), Saint Lucian Creole French (Kwéyòl, aka Patwah), French Products: Beer, bananas, hydrometers, refined oil, flavoured water, paper containers, protection equipment, electrical resistors, hard liquor, sauces & seasonings, scrap metals (inc. precious), chemicals, plastics, fruits, tourism Sea borders: France, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela Time zone: UTC -4 (summer time not observed) Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $12,927 / $7,769 Calling code: +1 758 Internet domain: .lc Independence: February 22, 1979 (from U.K.) UN admission: September 18, 1979 Religions: Christianity National anthem: Sons & Daughters of Saint Lucia Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Continent: North America Area: 389 km2 (150 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 103,000 (-0.31% p.a.) Capital: Kingstown (40,020) Other cities: Kingstown Park (18k), Georgetown (2k) Languages: English (official), Vincentian Creole Products: Inflatable boats, ships, tug boats, wheat flours, manioc (cassava), rice, bananas, iron products, animal food, rubber tires, flavored water, paper containers Sea borders: Saint Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela Time zone: UTC -4 (summer time not observed) Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $11,700 / $6,342 Calling code: +1 784 Internet domain: .vc Independence: October 27, 1979 (from U.K.) UN admission: September 16, 1980 Religions: Christianity National anthem: Saint Vincent, Land so beautiful Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Samoa  (Sāmoa) Continent: Australia and Oceania Area: 2,842 km2 (1,097 mi2) Population (2012 est.): 194,320 (+0.6% p.a.) Capital: Apia (37,708) Other cities: Asau (7k), Mulifanua (4.5k) Languages: Samoan, English (both official) Products: Insulated wire, refined oil, fish, coconut oil, beer, printed circuit boards, fruit juice, trucks Sea borders: New Zealand (Tokelau), U.S.A. (American Samoa), Tonga, France (Wallis and Futuna) Time zone: UTC/BST +13 Currency: Tala (WST) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $5,965 / $3,451 Calling code: +685 Internet domain: .ws Independence: January 1, 1962 (f. N.Zealand) UN admission: December 15, 1976 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "The Banner of Freedom" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	San Marino Continent: Europe Area: 61.2 km2 (24 mi2) Population (2012 est.): 32,576 (+0.98% p.a.) Capital: City of San Marino (aka San Marino) (Città di San Marino, aka Città) (4,128) Largest city: Dogana (7,000) Languages: Italian Products: Banking, machines (washing, bottling & woodworking), computers, light pure woven cotton, telephones, broadcasting equipment, packaged medicaments, pesticides, ceramics, apparel, textiles, furskin apparel, metal products, cars, rubber pipes Borders: Italy Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Euro (€) (EUR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $35,928 / $44,208 Calling code: +378 (+39 0549 via Italy) Internet domain: .sm Independence: Sept. 3, 301 (f. Roman Empire) UN admission: March 2, 1992 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Inno Nazionale della Repubblica" ("The National Anthem of the Republic") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	São Tomé and Príncipe Continent: Africa Area: 1,001 km2 (386 mi2) Population (2012): 187,356 (+2% p.a.) Capital: São Tomé (56,166) Other cities: Santo Amaro (8k), Neves (7k) Languages: Portuguese (official), Forro, Angolar, Principense, French Products: Cocoa beans, refined oil, watches, jewellery, rolling machines, machinery Sea borders: Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed) Currency: Dobra (STD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $2,337 / $1,535 Calling code: +239 Internet domain: .st Independence: July 12, 1975 (from Portugal) UN admission: September 16, 1975 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Independência total" ("Total Independence") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Saudi Arabia  (العربية السعودية) Continent: Asia Area: 2,149,690 km2 (870,000 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 29,994,272 (+1.52% pa) Capital: Riyadh (الرياض‎) (5,254,560) Other cities: Jeddah (جدة‎) (3.45m), Mecca (مكة) (1.68m), Medina (اَلْمَدِينَة اَلْمَنَوَّرَة) (1.2m), Al-Hasa (aka Al-Hasa, El Hasa, Hadjar) (الأحساء‎) (1.06m) Languages: Arabic (3 variants: Hejazi, Nejdi, Gulf) Products: Crude & refined oil, petroleum gas, acyclic alcohols, polymers, chemicals Borders: Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen Time zone: UTC +3 (summer time not observed) Currency: Saudi riyal (SR) (SAR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $31,309 / $24,246 Calling code: +966 Internet domain: .sa, السعودية. Kingdom founded: September 23, 1932 UN admission: October 24, 1945 Religions: Islam National anthem: "As-Salam Al Malaki" ("The Royal Salute") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Senegal  (Sénégal) Continent: Africa Area: 196,712 km2 (76,000 mi2) Population (2013): 13,567,338 (+2.53% p.a.) Capital: Dakar (2,476,400) Other cities: Touba (476m), Thiès (240k) Languages: French (official), Wolof, Soninke, Serer, Fula, Maninka, Jola Products: Refined oil, phosphoric acid, gold, cement, salmon, trout, oysters, ground-nut oil, scrap iron, iron products, soups & broths, rolled, processed & raw tobacco, rice, cotton Borders: Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed) Currency: CFA franc (XOF) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $2,026 / $1,057 Calling code: +221 Internet domain: .sn Independence: June 20, 1960 (from France) UN admission: September 28, 1960 Religions: Islam National anthem: Pincez Tous vos Koras,Frappez les Balafons (Strum your Koras, Strike the Balafons) Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Serbia  (Србија, Srbija) Continent: Europe Area: 88,361 km2 (34,116 mi2) Population (2011): 7,186,862 (-0.464% p.a.) Capital: Belgrade (Београд, Beograd) (1,166,763) Other cities: Novi Sad (Нови Сад) (251k), Niš (Ниш) (183k), Kragujevac (Крагујевац) (180k) Languages: Serbian (official),Hungarian,Slovak, Albanian,Romanian,Bulgarian,Rusyn,Bosnian,Croatian Products: Hot-rolled iron, corn, metal products, insulated copper wire, rubber tires, plastics, chemicals, apparel & textiles, footwear, furniture, frozen fruits & nuts, sugar Borders: Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, FYROM, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina,Croatia Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Serbian dinar (RSD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $11,268 / $5,906 Calling code: +381 Internet domain: .rs, .срб Independence (Republic): 2006 UN admission: November 1, 2000 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Bože pravde" ("God of Justice") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Seychelles (Sesel) Continent: Africa Area: 459 km2 (177 mi2) Population (2012): 90,024 (+0.922% p.a.) Capital: Victoria (aka Port Victoria) (24,970) Other cities: Anse Boileau (4k), Bel Ombre (4k) Languages: French, English, Seychellois Creole (all official) Products: Processed fish, frozen fish, tourism, fish oil, computers, machines Sea borders: Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros, Tanzania, France Time zone: UTC +4 (summer time not observed) Currency: Seychellois rupee (SCR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $25,229 / $11,226 Calling code: +248 Internet domain: .sc Independence: June 29, 1976 (from UK) UN admission: September 21, 1976 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Koste Seselwa" ("Join together all Seychellois") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Sierra Leone Continent: Africa Area: 71,740 km2 (27,699 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 6,190,280 (+2.277% p.a.) Capital: Freetown (1,200,000) Other cities: Bo (243k), Kenema (188k) Languages: English (official),Temne,Mende,Krio Products: Cocoa beans, aluminium ore, glass bottles, titanium, iron, zirconium, scrap vessels, gold, wood, coffee, machinery Borders: Guinea, Liberia Time zone: UTC +0 (summer time not observed) Currency: Leone (SLL) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $1,344 / $613 Calling code: +232 Internet domain: .sl Independence: April 27, 1961 (from UK) UN admission: September 27, 1961 Religions: Islam, Christianity National anthem: "High We Exalt Thee, Realm of the Free" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Singapore (Singapura, 新加坡) Continent: Asia Area: 716.1 km2 (276 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 5,399,200 (+1.993% p.a.) Capital: Singapore (city-state) (5,399,200) Languages: English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil (all official) Products: Refined oil, IC's, computers, printers, machinery & equipment, chemicals, ships & boats, medicaments, plastics, gold, aircraft parts Sea borders: Malaysia, Indonesia Time zone: UTC +8 (summer time not observed) Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $61,046 / $50,323 Calling code: +65 Internet domain: .sg, .சிங்கப்பூர், .新加坡 Independence: August 31, 1963 (from UK) UN admission: September 21, 1965 Religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism National anthem: "Majulah Singapura" ("Onward Singapore") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Slovakia  (Slovensko) Continent: Europe Area: 49,035 km2 (18,932 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 5,415,949 (+0.1% p.a.) Capital: Bratislava (Pozsony, Preßburg) (413,192) Other cities: Košice (Kaschau, Kassa)(241k), Prešov (Eperjes, Пряшів) (92k), Žilina (Sillein, Zsolna) (85k) Languages: Slovak (official), Hungarian, Rusyn Products: Cars & parts, video displays, machinery and electrical equipment, refined oil, gas, iron products, chemicals, rubber tires, plastics Borders: Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Euro (€) (EUR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $25,525 / $18,792 Calling code: +421 Internet domain: .sk Independence: January 1, 1993 (f. Czechoslovakia) UN admission: January 19, 1993 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Nad Tatrou sa blýska" ("Lightning Over the Tatras") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Slovenia  (Slovenija) Continent: Europe Area: 20,273 km2 (7,827 mi2) Population (2014 est.): 2,061,085 (-0.185% p.a.) Capital: Ljubljana (Laibach, Lubiana) (274,826) Other cities: Maribor (Marburg an der Drau) (114k), Celje (50k), Kranj (37k), Velenje (Wöllan) (25k) Languages: Slovene (official), Hungarian, Italian Products: Vehicles & parts, packaged medicaments, machinery & equipment, seats, wood, paper, metals, refined oil, rubber tires Borders: Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Italy Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Euro (€) (EUR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $28,373 / $23,702 Calling code: +386 Internet domain: .si Independence: June 25, 1991 (from Yugoslavia) UN admission: May 22, 1992 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Zdravljica" ("A Toast") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Solomon Islands Continent: Australia and Oceania Area: 28,400 km2 (10,965 mi2) Population (2009 est.): 523,000 (+2.17% p.a.) Capital: Honiara (64,609) Other cities: Auki (8k), Gizo (6k) Languages: English (official), Solomons Pijin and 70 more Products: Rough wood, gold, fish, palm & coconut oil, cocoa beans, copra Sea borders: Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, France (New Caledonia), Australia Time zone: UTC +11 (summer time not observed) Currency: Solomon Islands dollar (SBD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $3,191 / $1,553 Calling code: +677 Internet domain: .sb Independence: July 7, 1978 (from UK) UN admission: September 19, 1978 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "God Save Our Solomon Islands" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Somalia (Soomaaliya, الصومال‎) Continent: Africa Area: 637,657 km2 (246,200 mi2) Population (2014 est.): 10,428,043 (+1.6% p.a.) Capital: Mogadishu (Muqdisho, مقديشو‎, aka Xamar) (1,353,000) Other cities: Hargeisa (هرجيسا‎) (1.2m), Bosaso (بوساسو‎) (700k), Galkayo (جالكعيو‎) (545k) Languages: Somali, Arabic (both official), English, Italian, Bravanese Products: Livestock, wood charcoal, barley, hides & skins, oily seeds, meat, fish, crustaceans Borders: Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia Time zone: UTC +3 (summer time not observed) Currency: Somali shilling (SOS) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $600 / - Calling code: +252 Internet domain: .so Independence: July 1, 1960 (union of Italian & British Somalilands into the Somali Republic) UN admission: September 20, 1960 Religions: Islam National anthem: "Qolobaa Calankeed" (Any nation's flag) Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	South Africa (Suid-Afrika) Continent: Africa Area: 1,221,037 km2 (471,443 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 52,981,991 (-0.412% pa) Capital (Admin): Pretoria (1,619,438) Capital (Legislative): Cape Town (3,433,441) Capital (Judicial): Bloemfontein (463,064) Other cities: Durban (3.12m), Johannesburg (2.02m), Soweto (1.7m), Port Elizabeth (1.15m) Languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Northern Sotho, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa (all official) Products: Gold, platinum, iron, diamonds, coal, vehicles & parts, machinery & equipment, ferroalloys, chemicals, wine, corn, fruits, sugar, wool Borders: Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, Lesotho Time zone: UTC +2 (summer time not observed) Currency: South African rand (ZAR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $11,914 / $7,096 Calling code: +27 Internet domain: .za Independence (Union): May 31, 1910 (from UK) UN admission: November 7, 1945 Religions: Christianity National anthem: National Anthem of S.Africa Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	South Korea (대한민국, 大韓民國) Continent: Asia Area: 100,210 km2 (38,691 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 50,219,669 (+0.204% pa) Capital: Seoul (서울시) (10,251,297) Other cities: Busan (부산시) (3.54m), Incheon (인천시) (2.8m), Daegu (대구시) (2.52m) Languages: Korean Products: Refined oil, IC's, ships, vehicles & parts, telecom equipment, computers, LCDs, plastics, organic chemicals, iron & steel Borders: North Korea Time zone: UTC +9 (summer time not observed) Currency: South Korean won (₩) (KRW) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $34,777 / $25,189 Calling code: +82 Internet domain: .kr, .한국 Independence: August 15, 1945 (from Japan) UN admission: September 17, 1991 Religions: Buddhism, Christianity National anthem: Aegukka-애국가 (Patriotic Song) Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
South ‎Sudan  (جنوب السودان) Continent: Africa Area: 619,745 km2 (239,285 mi2) Population (2008): 8,260,490 Capital: Juba (جوبا‎) (372,410) Other cities: Yei (185k), Wau (واو) (151k) Languages: English (official), Bari, Dinka, Murle, Nuer, Zande, Arabic, Swahili Products: Oil, timber Borders: Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, DR Kongo, Central African Republic Time zone: UTC +3 (summer time not observed) Currency: South Sudanese pound (SSP) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $1,978 / $1,275 Calling code: +211 Internet domain: .ss Independence: July 9, 2011 (from Sudan) UN admission: July 14, 2011 Religions: Christianity, Islam National anthem: "South Sudan Oyee!" Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Spain  (España) Continent: Europe Area: 505,902 km2 (195,364 mi2) Population (2011): 46,815,916 (+0.654% p.a.) Capital: Madrid (6,489,680) Other cities: Barcelona (4.25m), Valencia (1.5m), Seville (Sevilla) (703k), Zaragoza (701k) Languages: Spanish (official), Basque, Catalan, Galician, Occitan Products: Vehicles & parts, refined oil, chemicals, medicaments, machinery & equipment, metal products, citrus, wine, olive oil, meat, apparel Borders: France, Andorra, Morocco, U.K., Portugal Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Euro (€) (EUR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $30,741 / $30,315 Calling code: +34 Internet domain: .es Formation: 1479 (Dynastic) UN admission: December 14, 1955 Religions: Christianity, Islam National anthem: "La Marcha Real" (Royal March) Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Sri Lanka (ශ්‍රී ලංකාව, இலங்கை) Continent: Asia Area: 65,610 km2 (25,332 mi2) Population (2012): 20,277,597 (+0.913% p.a.) Capital: Colombo (කොළඹ, கொழும்பு) (752,993) Other cities: Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia (දෙහිවල-ගල්කිස්ස) (246k), Moratuwa (මොරටුව) (208k) Languages: Sinhala, Tamil (official), English, Portuguese Creole, Creole Malay Products: Apparel, garments & textiles, tea, spices, nuts, rubber manufactures, stamps, ships, diamonds, precious stones, fish Sea borders: India, Maldives Time zone: UTC +5:30 (summer time not observed) Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $6,135 / $3,139 Calling code: +94 Internet domain: .lk .ලංකා , .இலங்கை Independence: 4 February 1948 (from U.K.) UN admission: December 14, 1955 Religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam,Christianity National anthem: "Sri Lanka Matha" ("Mother Sri Lanka") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Sudan  (السودان‎  as-Sūdān) Continent: Africa Area: 1,886,068 km2 (728,215 mi2) Population (2008): 30,894,000 (+1.88% p.a.) Capital: Khartoum ( الخرطوم ) (1,974,647) Other cities: Omdurman (أم درمان) (1.2m), Nyala (566k), Port Sudan (بور سودان‎) (490k) Languages: Arabic, English (both official), Beja (aka Bedawi), Fur, Nubian languages, etc. Products: Oil, gold, sheep & goats, oily seeds, cotton, insect resins, meat Borders: Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, S.Sudan, Central African Republic, Chad, Libya Time zone: UTC +3 (summer time not observed) Currency: Sudanese pound (SDG) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $2,658 / $1,604 Calling code: +249 Internet domain: .sd, سودان. Independence: January 1, 1956 (from UK & Egypt) UN admission: November 12, 1956 Religions: Islam National anthem: "Nahnu Jund Allah Jund Al-watan" (We Are the Army of God and of Our Land) Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Suriname  (aka Surinam) Continent: South America Area: 163,821 km2 (63,251 mi2) Population (2013 est.): 566,846 (+1.222% p.a.) Capital: Paramaribo (aka Par′bo) (240,924) Other cities: Lelydorp (20k), Nieuw Nickerie (13k) Languages: Dutch (official), Sranan Tongo Creole, Caribbean Hindustani, Javanese Products: Alumina, gold, refined oil, bananas, rice, fish, crustaceans, wood, excavation machinery Borders: France, Brazil, Guyana Time zone: UTC -3 (summer time not observed) Currency: Surinamese dollar (SRD) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $12,398 / $8,853 Calling code: +597 Internet domain: .sr Independence: November 25, 1975 (from the Netherlands) UN admission: December 4, 1975 Religions: Christianity, HinduismIslam, Winti National anthem: "God zij met ons Suriname" ("God Be With Our Suriname") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Swaziland (weSwatini, aka kaNgwane) Continent: Africa Area: 17,364 km2 (6,704 mi2) Population (2014 est.): 1.106,000 (+1.195% p.a.) Capital (royal/legislative): Lobamba (lwbmbh, Лобамба, לובמבה) (11,000) Capital (admin.): Mbanane (ÉMbábáne) (94,874) Largest city: Manzini (fka Bremersdorp) (110,537) Other cities: Big Bend (10k), Malkerns (10k) Languages: Swazi, English (both official), Zulu, Tsonga, Afrikaans Products: Odoriferous substances, sugar, wood pulp, cotton yarn, citrus, canned fruit, apparel, soft drink concentrates Borders: South Africa, Mozambique Time zone: UTC +2 (summer time not observed) Currency: Swazi lilangeni (SZL) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $6,367 / $3,457 Calling code: +268 Internet domain: .sz Independence: September 6, 1968 (from UK) UN admission: September 24, 1968 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Nkulunkulu Mnikati wetibusiso temaSwati Sultan" ("O Lord our God of the Swazi") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...
Sweden  (Sverige) Continent: Europe Area: 449,964 km2 (173,745 mi2) Population (2013): 9,644,864 (+0.168% p.a.) Capital: Stockholm (1,372,565) Other cities: Gothenburg (Göteborg) (550k), Malmö (308k), Uppsala (141k), Västerås (111k) Languages: Swedish (official), Finnish, Meänkieli, Sami, Romani, Yiddish Products: Refined oil, telephones, medicaments, cars & parts, machinery, paper products, pulp and wood, iron & steel products, military armaments Borders: Norway, Finland Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Swedish krona (SEK) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $40,870 / $57,297 Calling code: +46 Internet domain: .se Establishment: Middle Ages UN admission: November 19, 1946 Religions: Christianity National anthem: "Du gamla, Du fria" ("Thou ancient, thou free") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Switzerland (Schweiz, Suisse, Svizzera) Continent: Europe Area: 41,285 km2 (15,940 mi2) Population (2011): 7,954,700 (+0.92% p.a.) Capital: Bern (127,515) Largest city: Zürich (Züri) (383,708) Other cities: Geneva (Genève, Genf, Ginevra) (195k), Basle (Basel, Bâle, Basilea) (173k) Languages: French, German, Italian, Romansh (all official) Products: Gold, packaged medicaments, human & animal blood, watches, jewellery, machinery & equipment, chemicals, medical instruments, orthopaedic appliances, aircrafts & parts, rolled tobacco, cheese, chocolate, coffee Borders: Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy, France Time zone: UTC/BST +1 Currency: Swiss franc (CHF) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $47,863 / $86,145 Calling code: +41 Internet domain: .ch Formation: c. 1300 (foundation date) UN admission: September 10, 2002 Religions: Christianity, Islam National anthem: Schweizerpsalm (Swiss Psalm) Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...	Syria  ( سوريا‎ ) Continent: Asia Area: 185,180 km2 (71,479 mi2) Population (2012 est.): 22,530,746 (+1.9%% pa) Capital: Damascus ( دمشق‎ ) (1,711,000) Largest city: Aleppo (ﺣﻠﺐ‎ Ḥalab) (2,132,100) Other cities: Homs (حمص) (653k), Latakia (اللاذقية) (384k), Hama (حماة) (313k) Languages: Arabic (official), Kurdish, Armenian, Turkish Products: Crude & refined oil, calcium phosphates, petroleum gas, textiles & garments, plastics, metal products, spices, fruits, live sheep & goats, cotton, tomatoes, sugar, hides, olive oil Borders: Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon Time zone: UTC/BST +2 Currency: Syrian pound (SYP) GDPPC (PPP / Nominal): $5,100 / $2,802 Calling code: +963 Internet domain: .sy, سوريا. Independence: April 17, 1946 (from France) UN admission: October 24, 1945 Religions: Islam, Christianity National anthem: "Humāt ad-Diyār" ("Guardians of the Homeland") Nations Online | Travel | Lonely Planet | More...