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Information about country:Switzerland

Area: 41284 km2.
Population: 7200000 people.
Phone code: 41
Capital: Bern
Currency: CHF.
Languages: French, Deutsch, Italian
Religion: Catholicism, Protestant
Emergency telephone: 14, 117, 118
 

Switzerland is one of the smallest countries in the Central Europe. It is federal republic; the head of state is the president.
Mountain Djufun is the highest in the country. 60 % of the territory is occupied by the Alps. The high tops of mountains are covered by eternal snow.
In January and February the weather is good here and this fact attracts fans of mountain skiing.
Climate of Switzerland is basically damp, on plateau it’s moderately warm and in mountains the weather is cold.
It is the industrial country, one of the leading financial centers of the world. The mechanical engineering, manufacture of clocks, textile, chemical, food-processing industry, agriculture are especially developed sectors.
The main sights are the unique Museum of the Swiss Custom Officers, Notre Dame in Lausanne, city walls and gates of Bern, Freiburg, Bill, and also the Dom cathedral in Kur, St. Peter and Paul's church in Biask.
The Swiss wine is the national pride and the secret of preparation of this drink is considered the state secret.
Lakes and mounting skiing resorts of Switzerland guarantee unforgettable rest.

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