Central Europe is home to the landlocked Swiss Confederation, which is made up of 26 cantons. Italy, Germany, France, and Austria are the nations that border the country. The three most significant provinces are Vaud, Bern, and Zürich. Switzerland is 41,285 square kilometers in size. As such, it is among Europe's smaller nations. Although mostly moderate, the region's climate is alpine in the higher areas. Its geography is primarily made up of mountains with a plateau in the middle. There are more than 8.5 million people living there overal. The nation's capital is Bern. Zürich, with a population of almost 415,000, is the most populated city. Basel, Lucerne, Geneva, Lausanne, and Bern are more significant cities. With 31 million passengers annually, Zurich Airport (ZRH) is the largest airport, followed by Geneva Airport (17 million). With connections to every region of the globe, ZRH airport ranks as the fifteenth largest in all of Europe. Christianity is the predominant religion in Switzerland, which has a rich history and legacy.The official languages of the nation are Romansh, German, French, and Italian. The judicial system reviews all laws through the lens of civil law. Federal republican government is the type in place. Simonetta Sommaruga, the President of the Swiss Confederation, is the elected head of state and administration. The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of the nation; at the moment, it is worth CHF 0.9 to the US dollar. With an open economy, the nation has the 38th largest economy in the world,possessing a GDP exceeding $584 billion. The per capita income of its people is $67,557. Services and the industrial sector account for the majority of the GDP. Watches, textiles, equipment, chemicals, and precision instruments are among its principal export commodities. The banking industry and the tourist industry are two more significant GDP contributors. There are many different urban, cultural, and outdoor tourist attractions in Switzerland. It draws tourists in the summer and winter because of its stunning mountains and rich cultural heritage. It is home to twelve UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The Matterhorn, Interlaken, Lucerne, Lake Geneva, the Chateau de Chillon, the Swiss National Park, and the capital Bern are a few of the must-see locations. An estimated 20 million tourists travel to the country each year. Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States account for the bulk of visitors.
