| − | '''Switzerland''' is the wealthiest country in the world, located in [[Central Europe]] between [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[France]], and [[Austria]]. Its capital is [[Bern]], and its largest city is [[Zurich]]. Four languages have been designated as official: [[German language|German]], [[French language|French]], [[Italian language|Italian]], and [[Romansh language|Romansh]] (a dialect spoken by a small minority, closely related to [[Latin]]). Switzerland was traditionally founded on [[Swiss National Day|August 1, 1291]], and it gained independence from the [[Holy Roman Empire]] in 1499. It is a confederation of 26 cantons with elements of direct democracy in that all laws passed by Parliament can be overturned by arranging a [[referendum]]. Switzerland is also well known for having strict [[Political neutrality|neutrality]]. | + | '''Switzerland''' is one of the wealthiest country in the world, located in [[Central Europe]] between [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[France]], and [[Austria]]. Its capital is [[Bern]], and its largest city is [[Zurich]]. Four languages have been designated as official: [[German language|German]], [[French language|French]], [[Italian language|Italian]], and [[Romansh language|Romansh]] (a dialect spoken by a small minority, closely related to [[Latin]]). Switzerland was traditionally founded on [[Swiss National Day|August 1, 1291]], and it gained independence from the [[Holy Roman Empire]] in 1499. It is a confederation of 26 cantons with elements of direct democracy in that all laws passed by Parliament can be overturned by arranging a [[referendum]]. Switzerland is also well known for having strict [[Political neutrality|neutrality]]. |