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    Switzerland - Wikipedia

    • Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located in west-central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Plateau, the Alps and the Jura; the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, whereas … See more

     A Spectacular Country
    A Spectacular Country
    Welcome to Switzerland, a small landlocked country in Europe that is famous for its picturesque landscapes and alpine culture.
    Etymology

    The English name Switzerland is a portmanteau of Switzer, an obsolete term for a Swiss person which was in use during the 16th to 19th centuries, and land. The English adjective Swiss is a loanword from French Sui… See more

    CapitalNone (de jure) · Bern (de facto)
    Largest cityZurich
    Official languagesGerman · French · Italian · Romansh
    GovernmentFederal assembly-independent directorial republic
    History

    The state of Switzerland took its present form with the adoption of the Swiss Federal Constitution in 1848. Switzerland's precursors established a defensive alliance in 1291, forming a loose confederation that persisted fo… See more

    Geography

    Extending across the north and south side of the Alps in west-central Europe, Switzerland encompasses diverse landscapes and climates across its 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 sq mi).
    Switzerlan… See more

    Government and politics

    The Federal Constitution adopted in 1848 is the legal foundation of Switzerland's federal state. A new Swiss Constitution was adopted in 1999 that did not introduce notable changes to the federal structure. It outlines rig… See more

    Economy and labour law

    Switzerland has a stable, prosperous and high-tech economy. It is the world's wealthiest country per capita in multiple rankings. The country ranks as one of the least corrupt countries in the world, while its banking se… See more

    Education and science

    Education in Switzerland is diverse, because the constitution of Switzerland delegates the operation for the school system to the cantons. Public and private schools are available, including many private inte… See more

    Demographics

    In common with other developed countries, the Swiss population increased rapidly during the industrial era, quadrupling between 1800 and 1990 and has continued to grow.
    The popula… See more

     
  1. History of Switzerland - Wikipedia

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  3. Demographics of Switzerland - Wikipedia

    WEBLearn about the population, density, growth rate, age structure, nationality, language and religion of Switzerland from the free online encyclopedia. See historical and current data, charts and maps based on official sources.

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  5. Economy of Switzerland - Wikipedia

    WEBLearn about the advanced and highly-developed free market economy of Switzerland, ranked first in global innovation and third in competitiveness. Find out its history, statistics, sectors, trade, and social security system.

  6. Geography of Switzerland - Wikipedia

    WEBLearn about the physical and political geography of Switzerland, a landlocked country in Western and Central Europe. Discover its mountains, lakes, rivers, cantons, languages and borders.

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  8. Foreign relations of Switzerland - Wikipedia

    WEBThe First Geneva Convention (1864). Geneva is the city that hosts the highest number of international organisations in the world. [1]Article 54 of the Swiss Constitution of 1999 declares the safeguarding of …

  9. Switzerland - The World Factbook

    WEBAug 7, 2024 · The major European powers have long honored Switzerland's sovereignty and neutrality, and the country was not involved in either World War. The political and economic integration of Europe over the past half …