Switzerland

[swit-ser-luhnd]

noun

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

Switzerland

/ ˈswɪtsələnd /

noun

1. Latin name: Helvetia. German name: Schweiz. Italian name: Svizzera. French name: Suisse. 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)

Switzerland

1. 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.

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.

Example Sentences

Switzerland's powerful farming lobby has waded into the debate, with farmers' union Uniterre rejecting any imports of chlorinated chicken and concessions likely to harm the country's proud milk and dairy industry.

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It might be best to swerve the European trio in that pot: Croatia, Switzerland and Austria.

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Between those tariff carve-outs and a U.S. trade deal with Switzerland, the effective tariff rate would tick lower to 12.8%, according to analysts at Oxford Economics on Tuesday.

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As Slovenia and Sweden endured torrid campaigns, with both failing to win a qualifying match, Group B was a straight shootout between Switzerland and Kosovo.

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Belgium thumped Liechtenstein 7-0 to reach next year's tournament as Switzerland and Austria ground out draws to secure their places in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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