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SZ Flag  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 outside  »» More

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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