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The Swiss flag is ultimately based on the war flag of the Holy Roman Empire. Schwyz, one of the original three cantons of the Swiss Confederation, placed a narrow white cross in the corner of its flag in 1240. This was also used in 1339 at the Battle of Laupen. Following the 1848 constitution, the flag was recognized by the army, and it was established as the national flag on land on Dec. 12, 1889. Switzerland Official name: Confédération Suisse (French); Schweizerische ...

Skip Navigation Links Europe | World Country (long form)Swiss Confederation CapitalBern Total Area15,942.16 sq mi 41,290.00 sq km (slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey) Population7,283,274 (July 2001 est.) Estimated Population in 20506,549,633 LanguagesGerman (official) 63.7%, French (official) 19.2%, Italian (official) 7.6%, Romansch 0.6%, other 8.9% Literacy99% total, N/A% male, N/A% female (1980 est.) ReligionsRoman Catholic 46.1%, Protestant 40%, other 5%, no ...

Information about Switzerland also known as Confoederatio Helvetica (therefore the abbreviation CH) Here you can find a lot of information about Switzerland, a small but well known country in the heart of Europe. While the author takes every effort to keep this information accurate and up to date, there is no guarantee for correctness. All information is subject to change without notice. For comments, suggestions and questions, use our contact form. Administration Cantons Cultur ...

OFFICIAL NAME: Swiss Confederation CAPITAL: Berne SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT: Federal State AREA: 41,293 Sq Km (15,943 Sq Mi) ESTIMATED 2000 POPULATION: 7,133,500 LOCATION AND GEOGRAPHY: Switzerland is a landlocked country in West Central Europe. It is bound by Liechtenstein and Austria to the east, Italy to the south, France to the west and Germany to the north. Of the country's land area, 20% is urban and 3% is inland water. Additionally, the Alps and the pre-Alps regio ...

. . |2000 INDEX| 1999 INDEX 1996 INDEX Introduction Geography Population Government Economy Communicat's Transportation Military Transnational Issues Maps Flags . Feedback =========== [TOP] Switzerland Geography 2000 Location: Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy Geographic coordinates: 47 00 N, 8 00 E Map references: Europe Area: total: 41,290 sq km land: 39,770 sq km water: 1,520 sq km A ...

Africa | Antarctica | Arctic | Asia | Australia/Oceania | Caribbean | Central America | Europe | Islands of the World Middle East | North America | South America | World Atlas | WIN $100 here Country Details The beautiful, mountainous country of Switzerland is landlocked in south-central Europe, and remains one of the most popular travel destinations on the planet. It's famed for banking institutions, watch makers, cheeses and chocolates, mountain glaciers and lakes, an ...

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