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3 days ago · Switzerland, federated country of central Europe. Switzerland’s administrative capital is Bern, while Lausanne serves as its judicial center. Switzerland’s small size—its total area is about half that of Scotland—and its modest population give little indication of its international significance.
- History
Switzerland - Alps, Neutrality, Confederation: Switzerland’s...
- Cantons
canton, political subdivision in France, Switzerland, and...
- The Ancien Régime
Switzerland - Alps, Confederation, Cantons: Switzerland’s...
- Labour and Taxation
Switzerland - Labour, Taxation, Economy: Services, including...
- Cultural Institutions
Switzerland - Museums, Libraries, Universities: The arts are...
- Daily Life and Social Customs
Switzerland - Multiculturalism, Cuisine, Alps: Switzerland...
- Agriculture and Forestry
Switzerland - Dairy, Alpine, Fruits: About one-third of...
- Settlement Patterns
Switzerland - Alpine, Multicultural, Federalism: The...
- Climate
Switzerland - Alpine, Temperate, Precipitation: Four major...
- Relief and Drainage
Switzerland - Alps, Lakes, Rivers: Situated at the...
- History
2 days ago · Zürich (/ ˈ zj ʊər ɪ k / ZURE-ik, German: [ˈtsyːrɪç] ⓘ; see below) is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. It is located in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich.
3 days ago · Demographic chart showing age distribution in Switzerland. Blue diamonds represent total population in thousands, green triangles represent Swiss Citizens only (in thousands) and red circles represent foreign population in thousands.
2 days ago · Map of Geneva, 1:50,000 Geneva is located at 46°12' North, 6°09' East, at the south-western end of Lake Geneva , where the Rhône flows out. It is surrounded by three mountain chains, each belonging to the Jura : the Jura main range lies north-westward, the Vuache southward, and the Salève south-eastward.
6 days ago · Geneva, city, capital of Genève canton, in the far southwestern corner of Switzerland that juts into France. One of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, Geneva has served as a model for republican government and owes its preeminence to the triumph of human, rather than geographic, factors.
May 28, 2024 · Switzerland remains active in many UN and international organizations but retains a strong commitment to neutrality. Tip Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic.
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3 days ago · Zürich, Switzerland. Zürich, largest city of Switzerland and capital of the canton of Zürich. Located in an Alpine setting at the northwestern end of Lake Zürich, this financial, cultural, and industrial centre stretches out between two forested chains of hills, about 40 miles (60 km) from the northern foothills of the Alps.
