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| Personal - About Me - Switzerland |
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| Switzerland - Facts & Figures |
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7,523,934 |
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Confederation resembling a Federal Republic |
| Land Area: |
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41,290 sq km |
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President Moritz Leuenberger (2006), is also the head of government and retains the position(s) for only 1 year, as it is passed among the major political parties. |
| Capital: |
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Bern |
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President Moritz Leuenberger (2006) |
| Major Cities: |
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Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Winterthur, St. Gallen, Lucerne |
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| Languages: |
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German (64%), French (20%), Italian (6.5%), Other. German, French & Italian are the official languages, but Romansch is the fourth national language. |
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| Formation: |
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1 August, 1291 |
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This has become my new home as of September 25th, 2006.
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| Zürich (10.2006 - Present) |
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| Recommended Internet Sites |
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| December 18, 2006 |