| − | '''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]]. | + | '''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]]. In April 2023, Switzerland rescinded all recommendations for the [[COVID vaccine|Covid vaccine]].<ref>https://www.medicaldaily.com/switzerland-no-longer-recommends-covid-19-vaccination-heres-why-469321</ref> |
| | Among [[Western Europe]]an countries, Switzerland has a relatively low level of belief in the [[theory of evolution]], and a relatively higher level of [[prayer]] and church attendance.<ref>https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/god-continues-to-lose-believers-in-switzerland/46223632</ref> | | Among [[Western Europe]]an countries, Switzerland has a relatively low level of belief in the [[theory of evolution]], and a relatively higher level of [[prayer]] and church attendance.<ref>https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/god-continues-to-lose-believers-in-switzerland/46223632</ref> |