- 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 - The World Factbook
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- About Switzerland | Switzerland Tourism
Find all relevant Information about Switzerland and its culture, tradtions, arts and history
- The essential guide to Switzerland | National Geographic
The essential guide to Switzerland 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
- 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
- Switzerland - News and perspectives - SWI swissinfo. ch
SWI swissinfo ch, your link to Switzerland Providing independent reporting in 10 languages, focusing on democracy, foreign policy, and more
- 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
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