About Switzerland

In ancient days Switzerland was well know as "Confoederatio Helvetica" abbreviated as "CH" from the letin words "confederation" and "Helvetier" later is was named as Switzerland. Although, Switzerland is a small country but it has a rich history that has shaped its wonderful heritage and matchless mixture of castles, churches, and old towns and villages.

Languages Spoken : German Language, French Language, Romansh language, Italian Language

Currency : Swiss franc

Religions: Christian 35%, Roman Catholic 41%, Jewish 0.3%, other 15% (2000)

Geographical Location Of Switzerland :

Switzerland is most beautiful mountainous, Landlocked country located at south-central zone of Europe surrounded with France (West),Italy (south) ,Austia (East),Liechtenstein (East),Germany (North) .More than 60% of land surface of Switzerland is located on Alps mountain, one of the largest mountain range in Europe covering 8 most beautiful countries of Europe along with Switzerland.

Climate of Switzerland

Winters in Switzerland is Cold, Rainy and snowy and summers are humid in general apart there are three different altitudinal zones, Subalpine zone, Alpine zone and Glacial zone each having distinct climate.

Mountainous beauty of Alps, valleys, fields and lakes ,etc. have increased tourist attraction towards Switzerland and have become famous for natural beauty.

Festivals Celebrated in Switzerland

Places To visit in Switzerland :

Lake Geneva Rhine Falls Mount Pilatus Jaung fraujoch Lake Lucerne Eiger Titils Aar Swiss Museum of Transport Stelvio Pass

Therme Vals Hach-Ybrig Aletsch Glacier Schilthorn Furka Pass Grimsel Pass Simplon Pass Blue Ball Festival Piz Buin Brienzer Rothorn