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Switzerland |
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This country has been neutral for
many decades. It is known for its
famous Swiss Made time pieces and addictively
nice chocolate.
Switzerland attracts almost half the world's foreign
investment
capital. It is the home of the Geneva Conference. |
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| Official Name |
Swiss Confederation |
| Form of Government |
Federal republic with two
legislative bodies |
| Capital |
Bern |
| Area |
41,290 sq km |
| Time zone |
GMT + 1 hour |
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| Population |
7,400,000 approx |
| Official Language |
German, French and
Italian |
| Other Languages |
Spanish and Romansch |
| Currency |
Swiss franc |
| Economy |
Services 64%, Industry
30%, agriculture 6% |
| Climate |
Cold winters and warm
wet summers |
| Highest Point |
Dufourspitze 4,634 m |
| Main Sport |
Snow sports and yodelling |
| Notable Landmarks |
The Swiss Alps and big
bank vaults |
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| Official website |
www.admin.ch
Government |
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www.myswitzerland.com
Tourism |
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| If you have cousins, relatives or
friends in Switzerland, they can become part of your core group
receiving benefits just like you and me and my family. Standard STD
call charges apply to call this country from Australia. |
