Switzerland has an area of 41284 square kilometers and a population of 8,606,000 (as of 2019).
Switzerland is a permanently neutral country located in central Europe, bordering France, Germany, Austria, and Italy. Founded in the late 13th century, Switzerland consists of 26 cantons and is a constitutional federal state. Each canton of the Swiss Confederation has a large degree of autonomy.
Switzerland has a small area of 41,284 square kilometers, with a maximum span of 220 kilometers from north to south and 348 kilometers from east to west. The total population of Switzerland is 8.606 million. The population is predominantly Germanic, with the rest being French and Italian.
There are four official languages in Switzerland: German, French, Italian and Romany. Switzerland is today one of the countries with the largest number of headquarters of international organizations. The capital city is Bern, and the main cities are Geneva, Zurich, Lausanne and Basel.
Economic Overview:
Manufacturing is the most important industry in Switzerland, and the manufacturing industry is mainly engaged in the production of specialized chemicals, pharmaceuticals and medical products, scientific and precision measuring instruments, and musical instruments. Major exports include chemicals (34%), machinery and electronic equipment (20.9%), precision instruments and clocks (16.9%). The service sector is another important industry in Switzerland, including banking, tourism, insurance and international organizations.
Switzerland is a highly developed industrial country. It has a liberal economic policy with minimal government intervention. Externally, it favors free trade and opposes trade protectionism. the economy grew by 1.6% in 2017.