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Switzerland Flag The Swiss Confederation (French: Confédération suisse; German: Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft; Italian: Confederazione Svizzera) Romansh: Confederaziun svizra) is a landlocked country in western Europe. It is bordered by Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Liechtenstein.

As of 2009, the estimated population of Switzerland was 7,782,900. Switzerland does not have a formal capital, but Bern acts as the "federal city", where many (but not all government institutions) are located. The largest city in Switzerland is Z¨rich, which had a population of 365,098 as of 2001. Other important cities in the country include Basel, Geneva, and Lausanne.

Montreux and Lake Geneva, Switzerland
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Matterhorn Towering Above Hamlet of Findeln, Valais, Switzerland
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Alpine Cabin, Wengen and Lauterbrunnen Valley, Berner Oberland, Switzerland
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Switzerland Without A Car, 4th (Bradt Travel Guide Switzerland Without a Car)
By Anthony Lambert

Bradt Travel Guides
Paperback (368 pages)

Switzerland Without A Car, 4th (Bradt Travel Guide Switzerland Without a Car)
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Switzerland is one of those countries where everything works—and this extends to its transport system whose trains, buses and boats purr in seamless harmony.  This guide, fully updated to include the latest route information, including the recent opening of the Lotschberg base tunnel, provides everything a traveller needs to negotiate both the famous landmarks and little-known secrets of this compact country. It describes every railway line, reveals what there is to see from each station, and details the connecting journeys by steamer, postbus, funicular, cableway, bicycle and on foot.

Switzerland (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
By DK Publishing

DK Travel
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Switzerland (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Switzerland
Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Hardcover (328 pages)

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Switzerland
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"DK Eyewitness Switzerland" will lead you straight to the best attractions this unique country has on offer. Packed with color photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover Switzerland area by area; from the alpine resort of Verbier to the beautiful Old Town of Bern. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from exploring the vibrant cities of Geneva and Zurich to the spectacular national parks, scenic lakes and Swiss Riviera. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites plus street-by-street maps of all the major Swiss cities and towns including comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, shops, restaurants and nightlife in each region for all budgets. "DK Eyewitness Switzerland" explores the rich layers of culture, language, history, architecture and art of this breathtaking country, not forgetting Swiss cuisine, outdoor activities and Alpine villages. With up-to-date information on getting around by car, train, foot, bus and tram plus all the sights, markets and festivals listed town by town, "DK Eyewitness Switzerland" is essential. Don't miss a thing on your holiday with "DK Eyewitness Switzerland".
Switzerland (Eyewitness Travel Guides)
Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
Paperback (328 pages)

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Frommer's Comprehensive Travel Guide: Switzerland & Liechtenstein '94-'95 (Frommer's Comprehensive Guides)
By Darwin Porter

Frommer
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Each of the "Frommer" guides are packed with reliable, money-saving advice that travellers will find invaluable - whether they're travelling on a shoestring or staying at the Ritz. The detailed pre-trip planning information includes transportation advice, suggested itineraries and a calendar of special events. Exact prices, not vague price ranges, let readers carefully plan their daily budgets. Advice on getting there - by plane, train, bus or car - as well as information on British customs allowances, UK embassy locations and a currency chart that compares the British pound to the local currency is included. This book looks at Switzerland and Liechtenstein, with its majestic alpine scenery. The guide shows readers how to enjoy the best of Swiss hospitality from fashionable St Moritz to the cosy hotels of Lucerne. Frommer's also guides travellers to the sophisticated cities of Geneva and Zurich and through the Rhine valleys and fairytale castles of Liechtenstein.
Essential Switzerland (Essential Travel Guide)
By Gerry Crawshaw

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Berlitz Travel Guide to Switzerland: French Speaking Areas
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Switzerland (The Nagel travel guide series)
By Gino Spaventa Filippi

Nagel Publishers
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Switzerland Travel Guide
By Holiday Editors

Random House
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Nagel's Switzerland Travel Guide
By G. Stokes

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