 Switzerland — (swit´sər lənd) |
About The People
Did You Know... This country holds the world record for eating the most chocolate. Citizen »» More
Eating & Recipes... Cooking in Switzerland reflects the country's various ethnic traditions. »» More
Fashion... Conservative causal clothes are the norm for people in Switzerland
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Socializing... The Swiss are known for their skill, integrity and punctuality. They pride »» More
Family... The Swiss who live in urban areas tend to have small families; one or two c »» More
Sports & Recreation... Hiking is one of the most popular leisure activities in the country, a »» More
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Switzerland History
Originally inhabited by the Helvetians, or Helvetic Celts, the territory comprising modern Switzerland came under Roman rule during the Gallic wars in the 1st century BC and remained a Roman province until the 4th century AD. Under Roman influence, the population reached a high level of civilization »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Bern »» History of Bern
Population: 7,623,438
GDP: $317,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 41,290 (sq km) 15,942 (sq mi)
Currency: Swiss franc
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