- Switzerland - Wikipedia
The English adjective Swiss is a loanword from French Suisse, also in use since the 16th century The name Switzer is from the Alemannic Schwiizer, in origin an inhabitant of Schwyz and its associated territory, one of the Waldstätte cantons which formed the nucleus of the Old Swiss Confederacy
- History, Flag, Map, Capital, Population, Facts - Britannica
Official long-form name in French is Confédération Suisse; in German, Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft; in Italian, Confederazione Svizzera; in Romansh, Confederaziun Svizra
- Switzerland Travel Vacation | Switzerland Tourism
Discover Switzerland and get tips where to go and what to do From people who need to know, real Switzerland experts from Switzerland Tourism, the national tourism organization
- Switzerland - The World Factbook
Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic
- Switzerland - A Country Profile - Nations Online Project
Switzerland | Suisse | Schweiz | Svizzera | Suiza | Svizra Background: In the 13th century, the Gotthard Pass region in the heart of the Alps became negotiable and rapidly developed into an economically important north-south crossing point
- About Switzerland
About Switzerland Switzerland is a mountainous country located in the heart of Europe, known for its four national languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh Politically neutral, it is home to numerous international organisations The country offers a high standard of living, an efficient transport system, and a strong, innovative economy While Switzerland is at the forefront of global
- The essential guide to Switzerland | National Geographic
Here’s everything you need to know about exploring the “Playground of Europe”—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around
- Switzerland - New World Encyclopedia
Switzerland, (German: Schweiz, French: Suisse, Italian: Svizzera, Romansh: Svizra), officially Swiss Confederation ("Confoederatio Helvetica" in Latin and when abbreviated: CH), is a landlocked nation of 7 5 million people in Western Europe
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