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Country Name

Switzerland

Country Code

CH

Country Calling Code

+41

Country Profile

A virtual guide to Helvetia, how the country was called in ancient times, but even today the name is still in use. Switzerland is a landlocked mountainous country in South Central Europe, bordered by Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Liechtenstein. With an area of 41,285 km², the country is only slightly smaller than the Netherlands or slightly less than twice the size of the US state of New Jersey.

Capital Name

Bern

Languages

German, French, Italian, Romansch

Country Currency

Swiss Franc (CHF)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +1h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

85.7 lakhs (2019)

Country Area

41,285 km² (15,941 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Lucerne – Land Of Concerts Interlaken – Home To Flower Gardens Jungfraujoch – Best Train Journey Lake Geneva – Serenity All Around The Matterhorn – Charming Village Zurich – Transportation Hub Swiss National Park – Oldest Reserve Chateau De Chillon, Montreux – An Architectural Treasure St Moritz – Skiing Spot Bern – Ancient Town The Rhine Falls – Largest Falls Lake Lugano And Ticino – Fairytale Land Oberhofen Castle – Blended Styles Swiss Grand Canyon – Standing Since Ice Age

News

Le Matin National and international news (in French). Neue Zürcher Zeitung A leading Swiss newspaper with an international reputation (in German). Swissinfo National and international news in 9 languages by swissinfo an enterprise of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). Tribune de Genève National and international news (in French, has an English corner). Die Weltwoche A well-known Swiss weekly magazine.

Art Culture

Visual Arts Art Brut Dubuffet's collection of "Art Brut". Kunstmuseum Basel Museum for contemporary art. Museum Jean Tinguely Méta-Matics and more. swissart Network Portal for art lovers and art professionals in Switzerland and around the world.

Economy Business

Switzerland is a prosperous, and modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and its GDP per capita is among the highest in the world. The country's economy benefits from a highly developed service sector, led by financial services, and a manufacturing industry that specializes in high-technology, and knowledge-based production. Swiss National Bank Central Bank of Switzerland. The Swiss National Bank conducts Switzerland’s monetary policy as an independent central bank. SWX Swiss Exchange The Swiss Stock Exchange.

Transport

Edelweiss Air The leisure airline serves various destinations in the Mediterranean, in the Caribbean, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and the Maldives. Helvetic Airways Focuses on non-stop flights from Zurich to attractive destinations in Southern Europe. Swiss International Air Lines The Swiss Flag Carrier - its site provides intercontinental flights schedules, time tables, special offers and frequent flyer program.

Tourism

Discover Switzerland: St. Moritz, Davos, Lausanne, Zermatt, Lugano, Geneva, the Matterhorn, the Swiss cantons. Find hotel, accommodation, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, the alps, wellness, health resorts and spas skiing, climbing, tours and much more by following the links below.

Education

Uni Basel The University of Basel (in German). Universität Bern Université de Genéve University of Geneva, founded in 1559. Université de Lausanne Foundation of the Academy in 1537. Universität Zürich University of Zurich, founded in 1833. Science European Laboratory for Particle Physics "Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire" - Some of the experiments of CERN leads to a communication tool called the internet

Visa Process

NOTES FOR SWITZERLAND VISAS: Maximum Stay: 90 days May be obtained upon arrival BEFORE YOU GO TO SWITZERLAND: Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the completion of this trip Your passport must have at least one blank visa page for entry and exit stamps Your stay may be extended at local immigration for no more than 90 days

Additional Information

Climate: From Central European in the north to Mediterranean in the south, varying with altitude and season. Type: Federal republic. Independence: The first Swiss Confederation was founded in August 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons (Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden, known as Waldstätte or Urschweiz). The Swiss Confederation established independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Constitution: 1848; extensively amended in 1874; fully revised in 2000 Federal Charter of 1291 Natural resources: Waterpower, timber, salt. Agricultural Products: Dairy, livestock, grains, fruit and vegetables, potatoes, wine. Industries: Machinery, chemicals, watch-making, textiles, precision instruments. Exports - commodities: machinery, chemicals, metals, watches, agricultural products. Switzerland is the top exporter of Gold, Base Metal Watches, and Precious Metal Watches. Imports - commodities: machinery, chemicals, vehicles, metals; agricultural products, textiles

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