The Swiss Confederation is a state in Central Europe.
Neighbors include; North of Germany, east of Austria and Liechtenstein, south of Italy, west of France. It is a confederation composed of 25 states. The surface area is 41.293 km2. Switzerland is the most mountainous country in Europe. 3/4 of the land is covered with mountains. The capital of Switzerland is Bern.
Switzerland phone code: +41
Swiss currency: Swiss Franc
Cities in Switzerland: Bern, Zurich, Basel and Geneva and Lausanne.
Swiss Economy
The Swiss agriculture-based food industry, chemical and pharmaceutical industries are important. In addition, livestock is also very developed. Agricultural land in Switzerland is not favorable due to the altitude. However, 6% of the land can be planted. 6% of the people engaged in agriculture. The main products grown mainly are potatoes, rye and corn. Viticulture is also developed. The most grown fruits of the country are apples, grapes, pears, plums and cherries. In Switzerland, livestock holds a great place in the economy. Goats and sheep are grown in high regions.
Studies are done in the field of animal husbandry; It is made for growing cattle and cows as well as cattle and dairy animals. The cheese sector is known worldwide. He is known worldwide for his chocolate content. The chocolate sector is one of the branded sectors.
In Switzerland, 40% of the workforce is employed in the industrial sector. The steel industry in the country is very developed. For this purpose it receives iron ore from outside. Machinery, locomotives, turbines, such as heavy industrial products are manufactured. The production of electrical machines, scientific and optical instruments has an important place in the country's industry. The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is well developed.
Swiss watches are world famous. It exports 90% of industrial production.
Switzerland is the major banking center that plays an important role in the world's financial life. Approximately 10% of Swiss society is engaged in banking. Swiss banking and insurance provide great income from the source.
Another important source of income is tourism. Switzerland is a country that attracts tourists all year round in summer and winter.
Products Exported by Switzerland
Exported goods include electric motors, machinery, locomotives, turbines, woven products, dairy products, watches, chocolate, pharmaceuticals and chemical products. Gold, Packaged drugs, Human or Animal Blood, Base Metal Clocks, Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds.,
Products Imported by Switzerland
Imported oil comes from the beginning of the substances. This is followed by other industrial raw materials and nutrients. Gold, Packed drugs, Automobile, Jewelery, Human or Animal Blood.
Countries Exported by Switzerland
Germany, the United States, China, Hong Kong and France.
Countries Imported by Switzerland
Germany, United States, Great Britain and the United Arab Emirates.
Nations Living in Switzerland
First of all, next to its native people; There are German, French, Italian and minority communities.
Languages spoken in Switzerland
They Speak four languages; German, French, Italian and Romans. All the main languages spoken by the indigenous peoples in the country are accepted as official language