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Switzerland is famed for its undulating hills, snowcapped peaks boasting perfect ski slopes, cleanliness, orderly historic cities as well as world renowned clocks and opulent chocolates. More info

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About Switzerland

Switzerland's famed political neutrality and isolated location, ring-fenced by mountains, have enabled it to play a safe but central role in European affairs.

Switzerland is like an amalgamation of German, Italian and French culture. A mix that is reflected everywhere in Switzerland, almost as if the best of each country had been borrowed and pooled to create something quintessentially Swiss.

The capital, Bern, is nestled at the end of Lake Zürich, which is lined with parks full of relaxing locals. The tangled alleyways of the old town encase the Limmat River, hiding ancient buildings and squares, many of which date from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Facts about Switzerland

Location: Europe
Time: GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last sunday in March to last sunday in October)
Area of Switzerland: 39,769 sq km
Swiss Population: 7.5 Million
Swiss Capital: Bern
Population in Bern: 122,000
Major Swiss Cities: Zurich, 971,800; Geneva, 178,900; Basel, 162,800; Lausanne, 117,400
Bordering Countries : Austria, France, Germany and Italy
Swiss Government: Federal Republic - Parlimentary
Languages: German 64%, French 20%, Italian 7% (all official); Romansch 0.5% (national)
Religion: Roman Catholic 42%, Protestant 35%, Orthodox 2%, Muslim 4%, none 11%
Electricty: 220 volts AC, 50Hz.

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Swiss News Papers

The press
- Swiss National Daily News Papers in Switzerland
- Swiss Tabloid News Papers in Switzerland
- Bern Based Daily News Papers in Switzerland
- Magazines Published in Switzerland
- Business and Finance News Papers in Switzerland

News agencies
- ANSA

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Swiss Television & Radio

Television
- National Swiss TV Channel 1 in Switzerland
- National Swiss TV Channel 2 in Switzerland
- Swiss News Television in Swiss Language
- Commercial TV Stations in Switzerland
- Satellite TV Stations in Switzerland
- Cable TV Stations in Switzerland
- Swiss Internet TV from Switzerland and Abroad

Radio
- Public Swiss radio stations include flagship Swiss national networks
- News and business Swiss Radio Stations
- Pop music and entertainment radio stations in Switzerland

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Switzerland Useful Links

Time & Date in Switzerland
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Live Swiss Televisions
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Swiss Internet TV Stations
Betting TV Channel in Switzerland
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Swiss Music TV Channels
Sport TV Stations in Switzerland

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