Switzerland

- Population: 7.1 million (UN, 2005)
- Capital: Bern
- Area: 41,284 sq km (15,940 sq miles)
- Major languages: German, French, Italian, Romansch
- Major religion: Christianity
- Life expectancy: 76 years (men), 82 years (women) (UN)
- Monetary unit: 1 Swiss Franc = 100 Rappen
Switzerland is this island in the middle of Europe that stays as neutral as it possibly can through world wars and economic union alike. It's wealthy, educated and stunningly beautiful - why would they want to join up with anyone else?
Famous for its anonymous bank accounts, cuckoo clocks and proportion of psychologists and neurotics that almost rivals Argentina.

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