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Switzerland 1) Switzerland 2) officially the Swiss Confederation (Latin: Confoederatio Helvetica, hence its abbreviation CH), is a federal parliamentary republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities, the so-called Bundesstadt ("federal city"). [1]LatinCHfederalparliamentary republic 26 cantonsBern [1] 3) The country is situated in Western and Central Europe, [note 5] where it is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Switzerland is a landlocked country geographically divided between the Alps, the Swiss Plateau andWesternCentral Europe [note 5]ItalyFranceGermanyAustriaLiechtensteinlandlocked countryAlpsSwiss Plateau 4) the Jura, spanning an area of 41,285 km 2 (15,940 sq. mi). While the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, the Swiss population of approximately 8 million people is concentrated mostly on the Plateau,Jura 5) where the largest cities are to be found; among them are the two global and economic centres of Zürich and Geneva.global ZürichGeneva SUNITA TAAK 2

Switzerland A Swiss Lake Switzerland has many beautiful lakes and mountains. This is a small sample. SUNITA TAAK 3

A Swiss Mountain The Jungfrau Mountain The Jungfrau Region The Jungfrau Region offers spectacular scenery to bewitch the eye. The white peaks of three towering mountains – the Jungfrau, Monch, and Eiger – contrast with the green valleys and meadows in this Alpine wonderland. Enjoy the fresh mountain air while visiting this place. SUNITA TAAK 4

Swiss Food Swiss Market There are many regional dishes in Switzerland. One example is: Zürcher Geschnetzeltes-thin strips of veal with mushrooms in a cream sauce served with rösti.Zürcher Geschnetzeltesveal mushroomscream saucerösti Italian cuisine is popular in contemporary Switzerland, particularly pasta and pizza. Foods often associated with Switzerland include cheese and chocolate. Swiss cheeses, in particular Emmental cheese, Gruyère, Vacherin, and Appenzeller, are famous Swiss products. The most popular cheese dishes are fondue and Raclette pastapizza Switzerland cheesechocolate Swiss cheesesEmmental cheeseGruyère Vacherin Appenzeller fondueRaclette SUNITA TAAK 5