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Switzerland
by colin
Despite its location at the very heart of Europe, this nation’s historic policy of neutrality and mountainous terrain have kept it largely insulated from the continent’s tumultuous history. Comprised of twenty-six confederative cantons and three official languages (Romansh has a slightly lesser status), Switzerland’s culture and politics lean towards decentralized internationalism. It is a clean, safe place to visit, and its borders contain a geographic diversity that will fill the itinerary of any nature lover. The country’s south is where adventure travelers enjoy some of the world’s most dramatic scenery. From Interlaken, a popular option is to head towards the Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest train station, while taking in the Alpine peaks, glaciers, and waterfalls along the way. Beautiful Lake Geneva sits squarely on the country’s border with France. Further north is Switzerland’s historic center, the “Middle Land”; the city center of Berne, the federal capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Switzerland travel guide by colin
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Places to Visit in Switzerland
- » Zurich
- » Bern
- » Genève (Geneva)
- » Lausanne
- » Interlaken
- » Luzern
- » Basel
- » Locarno
- » Montreux
- » Grindelwald
- » Fribourg
- » Zermatt
- » West Switzerland
- » Sankt Gallen
- » Verbier
Switzerland Facts
- capital: Bern
- population: 7554661
- area: 41284
- time zone: GMT +1
- languages: German 64%,French 20%,Italian 7% (all official)
- religions: Roman Catholic 42%,Protestant 35%,Muslim 4%,none 11%
- GDP per capita (PPP): 37369
- literacy: 99.9
- life expectancy: 79.6
- electricity: 230 V (50 Hz)
- electric plug type: J
- calling code: 41
- internet TLD: .ch
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Top 10 Things to do in Switzerland voted by the tripwolf community
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sight Grossmünster
in Zurich, Switzerland
A symbolic emblem of the city, where the Reformer Zwingli once started the religious revolution. A legend has grown up around the symbol of Zurich, saying that the city's saints Felix und Regula, follo...
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Top Trips through Switzerland
bryans created by birchy on 2009-09-27 12:47:02
some where i have always wanted to go but never did...
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Latest Reviews for Switzerland
alexisdoll
Swiss Alps epitomize the experience Switzerland affords in terms of adventure, recreation and snowsporting.....I also hope to visit the place soon and look forward to explore possibilities for hut skiing in Silvretta Range.....any suggestions on choice of tour are welcome....here's one I am considering at the moment: http://www.ekoventure.com/trips/europe-switzerland-zurich-backcountry_skiing-snowboarding-cultural_tours-cultural-exploration-active_sport-endless-turns-14682 What do you recommend?
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