SWIZERLAND

SWIZERLAND

 

Switzerland is not only famous for majestic nature and beauty. There are countless of things about Switzerland that fascinate visitors around the world such as watches, music festivals, cheese and chocolates ...
 

Bern, city, capital of Switzerland and of Bern canton, in the west-central part of the country. It lies along a narrow loop of the Aare River.Apr 10, 2024

officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located in west-central Europe.^[e][13] 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 most of the country's population of 9 million are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts its largest cities and economic centres, including Zürich, Geneva, and Basel.^[14]

Switzerland originates from the Old Swiss Confederacy established in the Late Middle Ages, following a series of military successes against Austria and Burgundy; the Federal Charter of 1291 is considered the country's founding document. Swiss independence from the Holy Roman Empire was formally recognised in the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Switzerland has maintained a policy of armed neutrality since the 16th century and has not fought an international war since 1815. It joined the United Nations only in 2002 but pursues an active foreign policy that includes frequent involvement in peace building.^[15]

Switzerland is the birthplace of the Red Cross and hosts the headquarters or offices of most major international institutions, including the WTO, the WHO, the ILO, FIFA, and the UN. It is a founding member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), but not part of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area, or the eurozone; however, it participates in the European single market and the Schengen Area. Switzerland is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, with federal authorities based in Bern

 

Switzerland is famous for a variety of dishes. Fondue, a communal dish made with melted cheese and wine, is one of its most iconic foods. Other well-known Swiss dishes include Raclette, Rösti, and Zürcher Geschnetzeltes. Swiss pastries, such as the Bündner Nusstorte and Zuger Kirschtorte, are also globally recognized

 

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