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Landlocked and mountainous, Switzerland’s location in central Europe and its strict adherence to political neutrality have given the country the access and political stability to become one of the world’s wealthiest nations, largely thanks to its banking industry.

The country is a European cultural and linguistic crossroads – two thirds of Swiss speak German, one-fifth speak French and about seven per cent speak Italian. Under Switzerland’s system of direct democracy, the people of Switzerland have a direct say in their own affairs.

Switzerland’s natural resources include salt, timber and water power. Agricultural output includes dairy, fruits and vegetables, grains, livestock, potatoes and wine. Switzerland is one of the industrial world’s most developed economies, and Swiss companies participate in many industries, including chemicals, chocolate, machinery, pharmaceuticals, precision instruments, textiles and clothing, time pieces and transportation equipment.

The services sector, including banking, accounts for 70% of Swiss GDP. The country’s key export markets are the EU, the USA, Canada, the CIS countries, India, Brazil and Japan.

Switzerland has liberal investment and trade policies and a conservative fiscal policy. The Swiss legal system is highly developed – commercial law is well defined, and solid laws and policies protect investments. The Swiss franc is one of the world's soundest currencies. Switzerland is a member of the WTO and the OECD.

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