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'''Capital'''  Bern <br><br>
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'''Languages'''  German, French, Italian, Romansch <br><br>
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'''Currency'''  Swiss Franc <br><br>
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Completely landlocked, Switzerland is a beautifully scenic country. Switzerland's long-standing neutral status has given it political stability that has helped it become one of the world's wealthiest countries, where banking is a key industry.
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About two-thirds of the population speak German, around one-fifth French and about 7% Italian. Romansch, the fourth national language, is spoken by less than 1% of the population.
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Switzerland is of course famous for its cheese making and fine watch movements.
  
 
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Revision as of 16:24, 29 June 2007

Auslikon submitted by McAlp

Contents






Capital Bern

Languages German, French, Italian, Romansch

Currency Swiss Franc



Completely landlocked, Switzerland is a beautifully scenic country. Switzerland's long-standing neutral status has given it political stability that has helped it become one of the world's wealthiest countries, where banking is a key industry.

About two-thirds of the population speak German, around one-fifth French and about 7% Italian. Romansch, the fourth national language, is spoken by less than 1% of the population. Switzerland is of course famous for its cheese making and fine watch movements.






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