Contents

1. Geographical features

2.National symbols

3.People 

4.Economy & Transport

5.Famous festivals 

6.Most famous things

7.Interesting facts

Glossary

federated- union of number of self governing  states joined together under a central government.

canton- a subdivision of a country.

democracy- government by the people.

      Switzerland is a federated country located in Central Europe. The boundaries are France in west, Germany in the north, Austria and Liechtenstein in the east and Italy in the south.

1.Geographical features 

          The three main geographic region are The Alps, The Swiss Plateau and the Jura mountains.

              The capital is Bern. There are 26 cantons in the country.

                Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland.

National symbols

Flag of Switzerland is square in shape,red in colour with a white cross.

Coat of arms is banner of arms

National motto is “One for All,All for One”

Anthem - Swiss Psalm

National dish - Fondue

National instrument- Alphorn

National fruit- Apple

National flower- Edelweiss 

National bird- Turaco

Currency is Swiss franc