Switzerland
Overview
Associations: the European Union
Capital: Bern
Location: Switzerland is located in Central Europe, east of France and north of Italy.
Climate: Although Switzerland’s climate is generally temperate, it varies depending upon the altitude of the city in question. Swiss winters are normally cold, cloudy, and rainy or snowy while the summers are cool to warm and cloudy and humid.
Religion: The Swiss population is roughly half Roman Catholic and half Protestant.
Entry and Exit: Switzerland has 65 airports.
Non-resident stay: Visas are not required for tourist or business stays of up to 90 days.
Language: Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansch. The majority of the population, over 60%, speaks German. French is the second most widely spoken language.
Communication: Switzerland has an excellent, world-class communications infrastructure.
Currency: Swiss franc (CHF)
GDP per capita: $32,800 (2003 estimates)
Main industry: Switzerland’s main industries are machinery, chemicals, watches, textiles, and precision instruments.
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FACTBOX-EU launches Kosovo police and justice mission - Reuters
Google News - Switzerland, 17-February-2008
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FACTBOX-EU launches Kosovo police and justice mission
Reuters - 6 hours ago
Several non-EU states are to take part in the rule of law mission: the United States, Turkey, Switzerland, Croatia and Norway have all signaled they will ...
The EU's police and justice mission to Kosovo EUbusiness (press release)
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Gov't to insist at US high court Arelma account is ill-gotten - Sun.Star
Google News - Switzerland, 17-February-2008
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Gov't to insist at US high court Arelma account is ill-gotten
Sun.Star, Philippines - 6 hours ago
Devanadera claimed, however, that international assistance has already bolstered the government's bid, pointing out that the Switzerland Embassy has, ...
Cabaero: Tempering of executive powers Sun.Star
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Gov't to insist at US high court Arelma account is ill-gotten - Sun.Star
Google News - Switzerland, 17-February-2008
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Gov't to insist at US high court Arelma account is ill-gotten
Sun.Star, Philippines - 6 hours ago
Devanadera claimed, however, that international assistance has already bolstered the government's bid, pointing out that the Switzerland Embassy has, ...
RP to defend right over $35-M Arelma account before US court GMA news.tv
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