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    Introduction


    Switzerland's independence and neutrality have long been honored by the major European powers, and Switzerland was not involved in either of the two World Wars. The political and economic integration of Europe over the past half century, as well as Switzerland's role in many UN and international organizations, has strengthened Switzerland's ties with its neighbors. However, the country did not officially become a UN member until 2002. Switzerland remains active in many UN and international organizations, but retains a strong commitment to neutrality.


    Location


    Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy


    Geographic coordinates


    47 00 N, 8 00 E


    Area


    total: 41,290 sq km water: 1,520 sq km land: 39,770 sq km


    Area - comparative


    slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey


    Land boundaries


    total: 1,852 km border countries: Austria 164 km, France 573 km, Italy 740 km, Liechtenstein 41 km, Germany 334 km


    Coastline


    0 km (landlocked)


    Maritime claims


    none (landlocked)


    Climate


    temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers


    Terrain


    mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes


    Elevation extremes


    lowest point: Lake Maggiore 195 m highest point: Dufourspitze 4,634 m


    Natural resources


    hydropower potential, timber, salt


    Land use


    arable land: 10.57% permanent crops: 0.61% other: 88.82% (1998 est.)


    Irrigated land


    250 sq km (1998 est.)


    Natural hazards


    avalanches, landslides, flash floods


    Environment - current issues


    air pollution from vehicle emissions and open-air burning; acid rain; water pollution from increased use of agricultural fertilizers; loss of biodiversity


    Environment - international agreements


    party to: Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Nitrogen Oxides, Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants, Air Pollution-Sulfur 85, Air Pollution-Sulfur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Marine Dumping, Marine Life Conservation, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands, Whaling signed, but not ratified: Law of the Sea


    Geography - note


    landlocked; crossroads of northern and southern Europe; along with southeastern France, northern Italy, and southwestern Austria, has the highest elevations in the Alps


    Population


    7,450,867 (July 2004 est.)


    Capital


    Bern


    Phone Code


    +41


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