Switzerland

[ swit-ser-luhnd ]

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noun

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

Switzerland

/ ˈswɪtsələnd /

noun

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

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 .

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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.

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Example Sentences

She kept it and appealed the CAS ruling to the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland.

From Los Angeles Times

It's going to be really exciting to follow their journey all the way through to Switzerland.

From BBC

The group, who previously reached the quarter-finals of The Voice, will head to Switzerland this May with a song called What The Hell Just Happened?

From BBC

What Patsy Stone said about morning television on “Absolutely Fabulous” decades ago applies here: “My God! If they could market that in pill form, Switzerland would be plunged into a recession.”

From Salon

In 2022, Switzerland's federal criminal court in Bellinzona cleared the two after accepting their account of a "gentlemen's agreement" for the payment.

From BBC

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