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About
Switzerland: |
 | Location: Europe
Status: UN Country
Capital City: Berne (Bern)
Main Cities: Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne
Population: 6,910,000
Area: 41,290 km2
Currency: 1 Swiss franc = 100 centimes
Languages: French, German, Italian, Romansch
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant |
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Switzerland: a federal republic in W central Europe: the cantons of Schwyz, Uri, and Unterwalden formed a defensive league against the Hapsburgs in 1291, later joined by other cantons; gained independence in 1499; adopted a policy of permanent neutrality from 1516; a leading centre of the Reformation in the 16th century. It lies in the Jura Mountains and the Alps, with a plateau between the two ranges. Official languages: German, French, and Italian; Romansch minority. Religion: mostly Protestant and Roman Catholic. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Bern. Pop.: 7 163 000 (2004 est.). Area: 41 288 sq. km (15 941 sq. miles) German name: Schweiz French name: Suisse Italian name: Svizzera Latin name: Helvetia |
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