GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking and finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world renowned.
COUNTRY FACTS
POPULATION
7,446,000
CAPITAL
Bern (320,000)
GDP PER CAPITA
U.S. $32,000
LANGUAGE
German, French, Italian
RELIGION
Roman Catholic, Protestant
LIFE EXPECTANCY
80
AREA
41,284 square kilometers (15,940 square miles)
LITERACY PERCENT
99
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LOCATIONS EXPERIENCED
ZURICH
The city of Zurich, a global center for banking and finance, lies at the north end of Lake Zurich in northern Switzerland. The picturesque lanes of the central Altstadt (Old Town), on either side of the Limmat River, reflect its pre-medieval history. Waterfront promenades like the Limmatquai follow the river toward the 17th-century Rathaus (town hall).
ZURICH
The city of Zurich, a global center for banking and finance, lies at the north end of Lake Zurich in northern Switzerland. The picturesque lanes of the central Altstadt (Old Town), on either side of the Limmat River, reflect its pre-medieval history. Waterfront promenades like the Limmatquai follow the river toward the 17th-century Rathaus (town hall).
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