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 Bern(City)    | |
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| The de facto capital of Switzerland |
Bern is the de facto capital of Switzerland, referred to as the "federal city". With a population of about 133,000 (as of 2022), Bern is the fifth-most populous city in Switzerland, behind Zürich, Geneva, Basel and Lausanne. Bern is also the capital of the canton of Bern, the second-most populous of Switzerland's cantons. The official language is German.
Groups Headquartered Here
| Group | Start | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CIA/European Division/Bern Station | The CIA's Station for activities in Switzerland, based under diplomatic cover at the US embassy in Bern. | |
| Switzerland/National Bank | The central bank of Switzerland | |
| University of Bern | 1834 | The third largest university in Switzerland. |
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