Switzerland

Country Switzerland
Capital Bern
Continent Europe
Currency Swiss franc(CHF)
Languages German, French, Italian & Romansh

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. A constitution of 1848, subsequently modified in 1874, replaced the confederation with a centralized federal government. Switzerland's sovereignty and neutrality have long been honored by the major European powers, and the country was not involved in either of the two World Wars. The political and economic integration of Europe over the past half century, as well as Switzerland's role in many UN and international organizations, has strengthened Switzerland's ties with its neighbors. However, the country did not officially become a UN member until 2002. Switzerland remains active in many UN and international organizations but retains a strong commitment to neutrality.

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Switzerland - Wikipedia
Switzerland - CIA World Fact Book
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Can Help With Racism, Xenophobia: India Jabs Switzerland Over Minority Remark - NDTV
  1. Can Help With Racism, Xenophobia: India Jabs Switzerland Over Minority Remark  NDTV
  2. 'Should focus on its own challenges': India slams Switzerland's remarks on minorities at UNHRC  Mint
  3. India says Switzerland's remarks against it at UNHRC 'surprising, shallow, and ill-informed'  The Hindu


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