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Switzerland: An Economic Overview. Switzerland An Economic Overview Abstract
Switzerland is one of the most prosperous countries in Europe. ...
Dominate Cultural Patterns of Switzerland. ... Switzerland is a melting pot of different
ethnic groups-Germans, French, Italians, and Romansch. ...
Communication in Switzerland. ... In Switzerland, ?Basic nonverbal communication rules
are not very different than in other Northwestern European countries. ...
Switzerland Report 2005. SWITZERLAND ... powers. An interesting historical fact is that
Switzerland was not involved in either of the two World Wars. ...
Switzerland's Financial Outlook. Switzerland ... 2004). In 1848 Switzerland became
a federal state that now has 26 cantons and half cantons. ...
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Switzerland is best described by conveying an understanding of its geography, political, economic, cultural and social environments. The geography of the country has had a significant impact on its way of life. Switzerland is bordered by Germany in the north, Austria and the Principality of Liechtenstein in the east, Italy in the south and France in the west. This represents many significant European cultures converging on Switzerland – the German speaking region, the French and the Italian. Two thirds of the Swiss population lives in the Plateau, between Lake Geneva and Lake Constance, in 30 percent of the country’s surface area. There are 450 people to every 1 km2 (1,166 per square mile). This makes the country one of the most densely populated regions of Europe and a promising prospect for marketing a product. The country that we know today took its final shape only in 1848. Before that time, we cannot really speak of "Swiss history," but rather the history of its various parts, which only gradually came together.
Political Environment
Switzerland is a nation shaped by the resolve of its citizens: it is not an ethnic, linguistic or religious entity. Since 1848, it has been a federal state - one of 23 in the world and the second oldest after the United States of America. Like the U.S., Switzerland values the idea of federalism and sovereignty, which has ensured its historical survival.
The main political parties in Switzerland are the Swiss People’s Party (SVP), Social-democratic Party (SP), Radical Democratic Party (FDP), Christian Democratic Party (CVP) and the Green Party. The Federal Constitution is the legal foundation of the Confederation. It contains the most important rules for the smooth functioning of the state. It guarantees the basic rights of the people and the participation of the public. It distributes the tasks between the Confederation and the cantons and defines the responsibilities of the authorities.
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