Switzerland

[ swit-ser-luhnd ]

noun

1. a republic in central Europe. 15,944 sq. mi. (41,294 sq. km). : Bern.

Switzerland

/ ˈswɪtsələnd /

noun

1. a federal republic in W central Europe: the cantons of Schwyz, Uri, and Unterwalden formed a defensive league against the Hapsburgs in 1291, later joined by other cantons; gained independence in 1499; adopted a policy of permanent neutrality from 1516; a leading centre of the Reformation in the 16th century. It lies in the Jura Mountains and the Alps, with a plateau between the two ranges. Official languages: German, French, and Italian; Romansch minority. Religion: mostly Protestant and Roman Catholic. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Bern. Pop: 7 996 026 (2013 est). Area: 41 288 sq km (15 941 sq miles) German nameSchweiz French nameSuisse Italian nameSvizzera Latin nameHelvetiahɛlˈviːʃə

Switzerland

1. Republic in central Europe , bordered by France to the west, Germany to the north, Liechtenstein and Austria to the east, and Italy to the east and south. Its capital is Bern, and its largest city is Zurich .

Notes

It is famous for its watchmaking industry and its milk chocolate.

Known for its strict neutrality, Switzerland maintained armed neutrality in both World War I and World War II .

Swiss banks allow depositors to be identified by a number known only to the depositor and a few bank officials; private fortunes can therefore be kept secret.

Example Sentences

The qualifying draw will take place in Switzerland on 13 December with Wales among the second seeds.

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Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp has had surgery on a knee injury, ruling her out of England's upcoming friendlies with the United States and Switzerland.

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The Labour government has been negotiating with Switzerland, South Korea and the Gulf Cooperation Council since their election victory in July.

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“A lot of big coffee companies are watching this field,” says Chahan Yeretzian, a professor of analytical chemistry, who heads the Coffee Excellence Centre at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland.

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Group games will take place between February and June - before Euro 2025, where England will be the defending champions, starts in Switzerland on 2 July.

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