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Switzerland.

Located in the heart of Europe an area of 41288th sq km² is a mountainous region in the Alps up to 60% and a plain prairie to agriculture.

Government.

Swiss Confederation President is the administrative head comprises 32 provinces (canton) and the other 3 provinces Independent (Up Access NC Phoenix Basel and sub Terry Walden) each province will have legal authority to rule their own way. is defined by the Federal Republic of legislation (Federal Assembly).

Switzerland 5 region.

North-West is a major city Basel.

Central Switzerland is a major city, the capital Berne Interlaken and Lucerne.

South-West is a major city, Geneva Lausanne.

Noth-East is important in Zurich Appenzell St Gallen.

South-East is important in Lugano and Lucarno.

Weather

Most relatively cool to cold weather. Summer rain is quite comfortable in the fall and spring.

The heavy rain and mountain snow. In mid-summer and winter sunlight to power promising, especially the day on a high mountain.Summer temperatures generally 20-25 ํ c Winter c 2-6 ํ spring and fall temperatures approximately 7-14 ํ c.However, temperatures will increase the altitude of the area.

Language

With the central region of Switzerland during the middle of Germany France and Italy, making Switzerland has 3 official languages used broad language, Germany is the 2 / 3 of the population speaking another language France 18% speak Italiarn 10% and also the language. Four language is Romansch. used southeast adjacent to the Italian border.

Time to open shop.

General stores open Monday - Friday 8.00-18.00 am noon lunch hour about half or two hours.

Some shops are closed on Monday morning Wednesday afternoon in town to close some stores bit slow on Thursday open 8.00-17.00 pm Saturday closed Sunday.

Important phone numbers.

120 tourist information.

117 emergency police.

118 fire.

144 ambulance.

140 Help on the road.

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