Outline of Switzerland

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Switzerland alpine country in Central Europe, located mostly in the Alps. Switzerland is the oldest neutral country in the world; it has not fought a foreign war since its neutrality was established by the Treaty of Paris in 1815. It is not a member of the European Union. [1] Swiss cultural icons include Switzerland's quality of life, its neutrality, the Swiss Alps, watches, yodeling, and chocolate.

General reference

Geography of Switzerland

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An enlargeable topographic map of Switzerland

Geography of Switzerland

Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 740 km
Flag of France.svg  France 573 km
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 334 km
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 164 km
Flag of Liechtenstein.svg  Liechtenstein 41 km
  • Coastline: none

Environment of Switzerland

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An enlargeable satellite image of Switzerland

Environment of Switzerland

Natural geographic features of Switzerland

Regions of Switzerland

Regions of Switzerland

Ecoregions of Switzerland

List of ecoregions in Switzerland

Administrative divisions of Switzerland

Administrative divisions of Switzerland

Cantons of Switzerland

Cantons of Switzerland

Districts of Switzerland

Districts of Switzerland

Municipalities of Switzerland

Municipalities of Switzerland

Demography of Switzerland

Demographics of Switzerland

Government and politics of Switzerland

Politics of Switzerland

Branches of the government of Switzerland

Government of Switzerland

Executive branch of the government of Switzerland

Legislative branch of the government of Switzerland

Judicial branch of the government of Switzerland

Court system of Switzerland

Foreign relations of Switzerland

Foreign relations of Switzerland

International organization membership

The Swiss Confederation is a member of: [2]

Law and order in Switzerland

Law of Switzerland

Military of Switzerland

Swiss Armed Forces

Local government in Switzerland

Local government in Switzerland

History of Switzerland

History of Switzerland

History of Switzerland, by period or event

History of Switzerland, by subject

Culture of Switzerland

Culture of Switzerland

Art in Switzerland

Sports in Switzerland

Sport in Switzerland

Economy and infrastructure of Switzerland

Economy of Switzerland

Education in Switzerland

Education in Switzerland

Health in Switzerland

Health in Switzerland

See also

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References

  1. "Countries". 2016-07-05.
  2. "Switzerland". The World Factbook . United States Central Intelligence Agency. July 2, 2009. Retrieved July 23, 2009.

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