The diversity of the landlocked, mountainous country is the essence of Switzerland and gives the country its unique identity. Still, it is best known for its financial institutions, fine cheeses and chocolate, watch making industry, for its scenery and an excellent network of public transportation.

Capital	Bern
Major Cities	Aarau, Baden, Basel, Bellinzona, Biel, Brig, Chur, Fribourg, Genève, Lausanne, Locarno, Lugano, Luzern, Montreux-Vevey, Neuchâtel, Sierre, Sion, Solothurn, St. Gallen, Winterthur, Zug, Zürich
Bordering Countries	Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Liechtenstein
Inhabitants	7'507'300
Languages	German, French, Italian, Romansch
Climate	Because of its central position, the weather is influenced by the four main European air currents - from the Atlantic, the eastern continent, the northern subpolar region and the Mediterranen south.
Landscapes	Alps and Pre-Alps cover 60%, Central Plateau 30% and Jura 10%.
Land area	41'284 km2

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Source: www.swisstourfed.ch