Switzerland
Location: Central Europe, bordered by France on the West,
Germany on the North, Liechtenstein and Austria on the East,
Italy on the South
Area: 15,941 square miles
Population: 6,800,000
Government: Federal republic
Largest cities: Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern (capital), Lausanne
Languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Ethnic group: European
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant
Chief industries: Manufacturing, agriculture, banking, tourism,
herding
Chief crops: Grains, sugar beets, potatoes
Mineral: Salt
Leading exports: Precision instruments, watches, machinery,
chemicals,
pharmaceuticals, textiles
Leading imports: Oil, iron, steel, foodstuffs, chemicals
Monetary unit: Franc