Switzerland is bordered to the north of Germany, in the south - from Italy to the west - with France, in

the east - from Austria and Liechtenstein.

On the Swiss flag and coat of arms shows a white cross on the truncated red background. It is believed that the white and

red colors symbolize the country's independence, and the cross is a reminder that the protection of freedom and

independence of the Swiss government is not only pleasing to God and the Church of fishing, but also the sacred duty of

every citizen.

Switzerland - Capital Bern. Ofishinal name - the Swiss Confederation, a country in Western Europe.

The official languages of Switzerland are: German, French, Italian and romanshsky

(romanshsky is official only to communicate with persons romanshskogo native language).

Population

The Swiss, with whom you meet in it, will try to convince you that they are not primarily Swiss and tsyurihtsy, berntsy, lugantsy, zhenevtsy ... The list can be as extensive as it is a list of all the Swiss towns and valleys. But the inhabitants of the country have in common is not so much - it is only red-Swiss passport and a desperate desire to be completely different from those who inhabit the adjacent valley or the city. In this quest for local identity, defended with determination and dedication, all Swiss are the same

The total population of 7.58 million people.

1. Switzerland recognized as the most mountainous country in Europe. Mountains cover two thirds of al l i ts terr i tory.

2. In Switzerland, is the longest mountain tunnel in the world - the Lötschberg tunnel . I ts length is 34,700 meters.

3. In Switzerland, make the best and expensive watches in the world. Brands of course on everyone's l ips - Rolex, Chopard, Breguet , Patek Phil ippe, Vacheron Constant in, Tissot , Swatch, and others the way invented the f irst wristwatch Patek Phi l ippe in 1868, the year.

4. Switzerland is renowned as the most mountainous country in Europe .

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