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

When Matthias Huss first visited Rhône Glacier in Switzerland 35 years ago, the ice was just a short walk from where his parents would park the car.

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Tito denounced Mandaric as a "capitalist traitor" when the entrepreneur took his family to Switzerland.

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Among those leading the way are a group of scientists in Switzerland, who I went to meet.

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While Knight still spent time mentoring London Spirit in The Hundred, she went to weddings she otherwise would have missed and travelled to watch the Lionesses' victorious Euros campaign in Switzerland.

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Ms Harbinson said that the administrators had also secured a sale of the Claire's business in Switzerland, while discussions will continue regarding the fate of other Claire's entities in France, Italy and Poland.

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