avoid having to translate the name of Switzerland into the four national languages, Latin is used on the coins of the Swiss franc (Helvetia or Confoederatio Helvetica) and on Swiss stamps (Helvetia). The country code top-level domain for Switzerland on the internet is .ch, the abbreviation of the Latin name, Confoederatio Helvetica (Swiss Confederation); similarly, the International vehicle registration code for Swiss automobiles is "CH". The Federal Palace of Switzerland bears the inscription . To have a unique name across the country (without favoring German, French or any other language), several Swiss foundations and associations have Latin names, such as Pro Helvetia, Pro Infirmis, Pro Juventute, Pro Natura, Pro Patria, Pro Senectute, Pro Specie Rara, etc. See also Swiss people Demographics of Switzerland Röstigraben, referring to the asserted difference in mentality between German Swiss and the French-speaking Romands Swiss literature List of multilingual countries and regions Notes References External links Swiss German A quick guide to the Swiss German language Characteristics of Swiss German dialects swiss-linguistics.com Information portal on current linguistic research in Switzerland sieps.ch Information Services on Swiss Private Schools and Universities Pimsleur Swiss German Pimsleur Swiss German Course Linguistic Geography of Switzerland af:Romandie als:Romandie cs:Romandie it:Svizzera Italiana nn:Romandie pl:Romandia sv:Romandiet