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    Switzerland History, Language and Culture History of Switzerland. Neutrality is a key part of the Swiss national identity. While the conflicting forces of the world have squared up to each other time and time again, Switzerland has steered clear of global clashes since it first adopted a neutral stance in 1515.
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    About Switzerland. Combining expansive greenery, slick cities, and bucketfuls of fresh air, Switzerland is a stylish tourist destination that offers countless outdoor adventures and contemporary urban breaks. Switzerland's Alpine vistas are so picture-perfect, they appear to have been plucked from a postcard or the pages of a storybook.
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    Zurich History. Zurich's origins date back to 15BC, when the Roman town of Turicum was established to oversee trade passing through the Alps. Despite the settlement being continuously inhabited, it wasn't until the 9th century that the first mention of the Teutonic town of Zurich appeared. ... Although both World Wars largely passed it by (in ...
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    Switzerland typically does things on a grand scale - the craggy bulk of the Matterhorn, the glossy prestige of Geneva, ... Bern History. Bern was founded in 1191 when Berchtold V, Duke of Zähringen commanded a nobleman to build a city on a peninsula covered by an oak forest. The forest was cut down and the felled timber was used to build houses.
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    Geneva History. Geneva has one of the most interesting histories of any city, anywhere. It includes the story of the only tsunami ever to occur in the landlocked city, when one came off Lake Geneva and razed Geneva in 563. ... Their acceptance, coupled with Switzerland's continuing neutrality, saw the city become a hub for aid agencies, among ...
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    Basel History. Basel started life as a Celtic settlement, with the Romans following hot on their heels. Their Basel was known as Augusta Raurica, with building commencing in 44BC, just upstream from today's city centre, near to the Basel Minister. ... Not long after, the city joined the rest of Switzerland in becoming Protestant, swiftly ...
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    Switzerland is a landlocked country in Central Europe, surrounded by France, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Liechtenstein. The country is divided into three distinct geographical regions: the Alps, the Central Plateau, and the Jura Mountains. The Alps, located in the south, dominate two-thirds of Switzerland and are its most iconic feature.
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    Non-EU nationals: Americans, Australians, British and Canadians can travel to Switzerland (and any other Schengen countries) without a visa for up to 90 days in 180 days. This applies if you travel as a tourist, visit family or friends, or attend business meetings, cultural or sports events.
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    Following Switzerland's lead, it remained neutral during the Second World War; though there were sympathies with the Nazi cause and it became a repository for Nazi gold and valuables. Since the 1970s, Liechtenstein has utilised its low corporate tax rates to attract international companies to the country, and has become a tax haven for ...
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    France Culture Religion in France. 63-66% Christians, 23-28% unaffiliated and 7-9% Muslims. Social Conventions in France. Shaking hands and, more familiarly, kissing both cheeks, are the usual forms of greeting. The form of personal address is simply 'Monsieur' or 'Madame' without a surname and it may take time to get on first-name terms.

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