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About Switzerland
Switzerland - the Pearl of Europe
Switzerland is situated in the centre of Europe, where it is bordered by Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein. Paris, Milan, and Munich are easily reachable by car. Switzerland is a multi-cultural country with 4 official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh, and has a population of approximately 7.9 million inhabitants, of which about one quarter are foreigners. The country is part of the Schengen Area, although it is notably not a member of the European Union. The Swiss Franc is the country’s currency and well known for its long-term stability. Zurich – the main financial hub in Switzerland and home to FIFA - and Geneva – base of both the Red Cross and United Nations - have been ranked as the cities with one of the highest quality of life in the world. Berne is the capital of Switzerland, while Basel ranks as a leading global pharmaceutical centre and hosts watches and jewellery trade fair BASELWORLD as well as Art Basel, the most prominent art fair globally. The country has world famous winter sport locations such as St. Moritz, Crans-Montana, Gstaad, Zermatt, and Davos – home of the World Economic Forum. Switzerland is the destination of choice for the most demanding travelers and has a world-class infrastructure with luxury hotels ranked among the finest in the world that makes travel a real pleasure. Switzerland has a long tradition in private banking and is the centre of global wealth management thanks to its political neutrality, financial stability, and high client service level. The country is home to globally leading luxury watch manufacturers such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Piaget, and Audemars Piguet. Other famous Swiss consumer products include jewelry, chocolate, cheese, and wine. Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world and famous for its world-leading medical & anti aging treatments, hospitals, and clinics. Together with its beautiful landscape and picturesque mountains, lakes, as well as rivers in a green environment with fresh and clean air, Switzerland is a haven of peace and tranquility. |