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Switzerland guide
Switzerland is located in Central Europe, and has 7.6 million inhabitants (2010). Switzerland is a landlocked and bordered Germany in the north, France to the west, against Italy in the south and towards Austria and Liechtenstein to the east.
Switzerland is a mountainous country and the Alps mountain range dominates two thirds of the land area – primarily in the south and southeast. The highest mountain in Switzerland, Dom, measuring 4545 m The country is famous for its typical alpine village – which is popular ski resorts.
Switzerland is a multicultural society, and the country’s official language is German, French and Italian. Climate-wise are a continental type of weather in the northern parts of the country and a more polar climate in the highest parts of the Alps. The southern part of the country has a Mediterranean climate that dominates.
As you know, Switzerland is one of the world’s richest countries, and tourism are the main source of income. Because of its central location in Europe and its beautiful landscape, Switzerland is a popular destination all year round.
Despite the fact that Bern is the capital of Switzerland, the Zurich which is the country’s largest city and most important cultural center.Zurich (372,000 inhabitants) is located north of the country, which is home to such National Museum, the opera house and the international financial banks. Slightly off Zurich is the famous ski resorts of St. Moritz and Davis.
The capital Bern has 131,000 inhabitants (2010), and is the 4th largest city after Zurich, Geneva and Basel. Bern has preserved its medieval structure, and the city’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The main airport of Switzerland is Zurich Airport, and the country’s second largest airport is Geneva International Airport.