Switzerland Switzerland The twenty-six cantons of Switzerland are the states of the federal state of Switzerland. Historically and until the mid-19th century, each canton in the then-confederation was a sovereign state, with its own borders, army, and currency; the current federal structure was established in 1848. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cantons of Switzerland"
The culture of Switzerland is influenced by its neighbours, but over the years a distinctive culture with strong regional differences has developed. Traditionally Switzerland is not considered one of the centres of European culture, but this perception might be deceptive. ...more on Wikipedia about "Culture of Switzerland"
Switzerland sits at the crossroads of several major European cultures, which have heavily influenced the country's languages and cultural practices. Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. The German spoken in the German speaking part of Switzerland is predominantly a range of Swiss dialects, but newspapers and some broadcasts use High German as used in Germany. Many Swiss speak more than one language. English is widely known, especially among professionals. ...more on Wikipedia about "Demographics of Switzerland"
The economy of Switzerland is one of the world's most stable. Its policy of long-term monetary security and bank secrecy has made Switzerland a safe haven for investors, creating an economy that is increasingly dependent on a steady tide of foreign investment. Because of the country's small size and high labour specialisation, industry and trade are the keys to Switzerland's economic livelihood. Although its per capita income is one of the highest in the world, its standard of living is depressed by protectionism, which has raised wages and prices alike. ...more on Wikipedia about "Economy of Switzerland"
Foreign relations of Switzerland are the primary responsibility of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) (known as the "Political Department" from 1848 to 1979). Although FDFA's role is primary, some international relations of Switzerland are handled by other departments within the Swiss Federal Council. ...more on Wikipedia about "Foreign relations of Switzerland"
Geography of Switzerland ...more on Wikipedia about "Geography of Switzerland"
Main article: Early history of Switzerland. ...more on Wikipedia about "History of Switzerland"
The Swiss order of precedence is a hierarchy of important positions within the federal government of Switzerland. It has no legal standing but is used by ceremonial protocol. ...more on Wikipedia about "Swiss order of precedence"
The Swiss Confederation or Switzerland ( Latin: Confoederatio Helvetica, German Schweiz, French Suisse, Italian Svizzera) is a landlocked Alpine country in Central Europe with a strong economy in finance and banking. Switzerland has borders with Germany, France, Italy, Austria and Liechtenstein. Switzerland is a Federal Republic and has a long and strong tradition of political and military neutrality. This background allows Switzerland various international co-operations and organizations. ...more on Wikipedia about "Switzerland"
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