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| Babel Travel Destination - Switzerland |
| Isolated by mountains like a pinnacled island in the sea of Europe, polyglot Switzerland is a natural home for the United Nations - in the centre of Europe and yet decidedly aloof. Synonymous with mountains, Switzerland is the quintessential alpine destination, and Matterhorn and Zermatt are household names the world over. With ancient towns on turquoise lakes, glaciers and waterfalls throughout the country, the legendary scenery doesn't disappoint. Nor do the Swiss just sit back and enjoy the view; there can be few people who revel in their geography more, and roaming the endless hiking trails, schussing down off-piste ski slopes or soaking in outdoor spas you are as likely to run into locals as you are tourists. Not to mention that due to their much-ballyhooed penchant for precision, stuff just works.
Population 7.7 million
Capital: Bern (140,000)
Official Language: German, French, Italian, Romansch. Others: English.
Religions: Catholic 41%, Protestant 36%, Islam 5%, Orthodox 2%. |
| Bernese Overland |
| The Bernese Oberland is one of the most spectacularly beautiful regions of Switzerland. It is well worth a visit, especially during the summer months. The combination of snow-capped mountain peaks, fresh air, summer heat, jagged rocks and lush rolling green hills will quickly fascinate you. The best region for trekking is around the villages of Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Murren. |
| Zermatt the The Matterhorn |
| The Valais-resort of Zermatt in the Matt valley is one of Switzerland’s most famous holiday resorts and a centre of attraction for many international guests. Thirty eight, four-thousand-metre peaks, dominated by the world-renowned Matterhorn, the world’s most-photographed summit, rise to the heavens around the village. |
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Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino, is not only Switzerland's third most important financial centre and a conference, banking and business centre, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. With Mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all the advantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town.
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