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3 days ago · Switzerland’s administrative capital is Bern, while Lausanne serves as its judicial centre. Switzerland’s small size—its total area is about half that of Scotland —and its modest population give little indication of its international significance.
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19 hours ago · The capital of Switzerland is Bern, Zurich or Geneva. Switzerland, a federated country in the heart of central Europe, does not have one designated capital. However, Bern is the unofficial capital and is often called the federal city, despite not being officially acknowledged. While some also recognise Lausanne as its judicial capital and ...
3 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.
1 day 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.
5 days ago · Lausanne, capital of Vaud canton, western Switzerland, on the northern shore of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman); built on the southern slopes of the Jorat heights, its elevation ranges from 1,240 feet (378 metres) at Ouchy, its lake port, to 2,122 feet (647 metres) at Le Signal, its highest point.
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2 days ago · Switzerland in depth country profile. Unique hard to find content on Switzerland. Includes customs, culture, history, geography, economy current events, photos, video, and more.
3 days ago · But they’re not to be missed – particularly Bern, the Swiss capital. Cradled in a wide bend of the river Aare, Bern is a picturesque medieval city best explored on foot. Take a walking tour, or simply stroll around at your own pace.
