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	Switzerland
		Switzerland adopted a federal constitution in 1848, amending it extensively in 1874 and establishing federal responsibility for defense, trade, and legal matters.
		Switzerland is a prosperous and stable modern market economy with a per capita GDP higher than that of the big western European economies.
		Switzerland has four official languages: German (64%) in the north and centre, French (19%) to the west, Italian (8%) in the south, and finally Romansh, a Romance language spoken by a small minority (<1%) in the southeastern canton Grisons.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/sw/Switzerland.html (1021 words)

	Switzerland - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		Switzerland is a federation of relatively autonomous cantons, some of which have a history of confederacy that goes back more than 700 years, arguably putting them among the world's oldest surviving republics.
		Switzerland comprises three basic topographical areas: the Swiss Alps, the Swiss plateau, and the Jura mountains.The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south of the country.
		Switzerland is a prosperous and stable modern market economy, with a per capita GDP that is higher than those of the big western European economies.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/s/w/i/Switzerland.html (2919 words)

	MapZones.com : Switzerland Economy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		A remarkable characteristic of the Swiss economy is the number of foreign labourers, about a quarter of the economically active population, without whom many sectors of the Swiss economy, particularly hotels, restaurants, and tourism, would grind to a halt.
		Switzerland, a prosperous and stable modern market economy with a per capita GDP 20% above that of the big western European economies, experienced solid growth of 3% in 2000, but growth is expected to fall back to about 2% in 2001.
		Switzerland is still considered a safe haven for investors, because it has maintained a degree of bank secrecy and has kept up the franc's long-term external value.
	www.mapzones.com /world/europe/switzerland/economyindex.php (375 words)

	Switzerland ECONOMY
		Because of the paucity of its minerals and other raw materials and its limited agricultural production, Switzerland depends upon imports of food and fodder and of industrial raw materials, which it finances with exports of manufactured goods.
		Agriculture is important, though limited by a scarcity of level and fertile land, but manufacturing engages more than five times as many workers as farming.
		Switzerland was less affected than most other nations by the worldwide recession of the early 1980s and experienced a strong recovery beginning in 1983.
	www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Europe/Switzerland-ECONOMY.html (328 words)

	Switzerland Economy
		Switzerland is a member of a number of international economic organizations, including the UN, the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
		During most of the 1990s, the Swiss economy was western Europe's weakest, with annual GDP growth averaging 0% between 1991 and 1997.
		The Swiss economy earns roughly half of its corporate earnings from the export industry, and 62% of Swiss exports are destined for the EU market.
	www.traveldocs.com /ch/economy.htm (1768 words)

	Switzerland Economy
		Being so closely linked to the economies of western Europe and the United States, Switzerland has not been able to escape recent slowdowns experienced in these countries.
		Switzerland has so far attempted to mitigate possible adverse effects of nonmembership by conforming many of its regulations, standards, and practices to EU directives and norms.
		The U.S. exports more to Switzerland each year than to all the countries of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe combined, and Switzerland imports more U.S. products and services than does Spain.ÊIn addition, the United States is the largest foreign investor in Switzerland, and conversely, the primary destination of Swiss foreign investment.
	www.nationbynation.com /Switzerland/Economy.html (1556 words)

	Switzerland (08/06)
		Switzerland is a federal state composed of 26 cantons (20 are "full" cantons and six "half" cantons for purposes of representation in the federal legislature) that retain attributes of sovereignty, such as fiscal autonomy and the right to manage internal cantonal affairs.
		Traditionally, Switzerland has avoided alliances that might entail military, political, or direct economic action, but in recent years the Swiss have broadened the scope of activities in which they feel able to participate without compromising their neutrality.
		Switzerland is an active participant in the OSCE, its foreign minister serving as Chairman-in-Office for 1996.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/3431.htm (6573 words)

	Switzerland travel guide - Wikitravel
		Switzerland is known for its mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) but it also has a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes.
		Switzerland is together with Germany one of the most central-lying countries in Europe, making it a center of railways and highways to the rest of Europe.
		Switzerland is not part of the European Union and thus the Euro is not legal tender.
	wikitravel.org /en/Switzerland (5109 words)

	Switzerland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A male native of Switzerland is said to be a Schweizer and a female is a Schweizerin in German; Suisse (male) and both Suisse or Suissesse (female) in French and svizzero (male) or svizzera (female) in Swiss Italian.
		Switzerland is a prosperous and stable modern market economy, with a nominal per capita GDP that is higher than those of the big western European economies, United States and Japan, though on a PPP basis, it ranks tenth.
		Switzerland has four official languages: German (64%) in the north and centre; French (20.4%) to the west; Italian (6.5%) in the south; and Romansh (a Romance language), that is spoken locally by a small minority (< 1%) in the southeastern canton of Graubünden.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Switzerland (4163 words)

	YFU Switzerland - Economy
		Switzerland has virtually no mineral resources and a restricted surface area.
		The structure of the Swiss economy changed considerably at the end of the 20th century.
		Switzerland used to have one of the strongest economies in the world, despite the lack of most natural resources.
	www.yfu.ch /moreaboutwitzerland/economy_index_en.html (229 words)

	Switzerland's Cheesy Economy
		In March 2003, Switzerland's annual rate of inflation dipped to 1.3 percent.
		German chipmaker, Infineon, is considering to relocate to Switzerland.
		Incredibly, Switzerland is poised to join the Schengen agreement, leading to the scrapping of internal borders with the EU.
	samvak.tripod.com /brief-switzerland01.html (1266 words)

	The U.S. Is No Longer the World's Most Competitive Economy
		Switzerland, Finland and Sweden are the world’s most competitive economies according to The Global Competitiveness Report 2006-2007, released by the World Economic Forum on 26 September 2006.
		"The top rankings of Switzerland and the Nordic countries show that good institutions and competent macroeconomic management, coupled with world-class educational attainment and a focus on technology and innovation, are a successful strategy for boosting competitiveness in an increasingly complex global economy," said Augusto Lopez-Claros, Chief Economist Director, Global Competitiveness Network.
		The rankings are drawn from a combination of publicly available hard data and the results of the Executive Opinion Survey, a comprehensive annual survey conducted by the World Economic Forum, together with its network of Partner Institutes (leading research institutes and business organizations) in the countries covered by the Report.
	www.contactomagazine.com /usworldeconomy06.htm (893 words)

	Information about the Economy of Switzerland
		About two third of the area of Switzerland is covered with forests, lakes and mountains.
		The fact that Switzerland does not belong to the European Union additionally slows down the Swiss exports.
		Switzerland is one of the countries with the highest contribution of the foreign trade to the gross inland product.
	www.about.ch /economy/index.html (848 words)

	Switzerland Economy
		Switzerland’s gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to be CHF 322.3 billion (2005 estimation) with CHF 28,165 of the GDP per capita.
		Switzerland is one of the world’s major financial centres.
		In 1998, around 3.9% of the economically active population in Switzerland was working in the finance and banking industry.
	www.ocra.com /solutions/switzerland_economy.asp (334 words)

	Switzerland Economy - overview - Economy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Switzerland is a peaceful, prosperous, and stable modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP larger than that of the big Western European economies.
		Switzerland remains a safehaven for investors, because it has maintained a degree of bank secrecy and has kept up the franc's long-term external value.
		Reflecting the anemic economic conditions of Europe, GDP growth dropped in 2001 to about 0.8%, to 0.2% in 2002, and to -0.3% in 2003, with a small rise to 1.8% in 2004-05.
	www.indexmundi.com /switzerland/economy_overview.html (208 words)

	World Cities Alliance - Switzerland - Zurich. Economy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		As the center of the most important economic region in Switzerland, Zurich is one of the most attractive European economic and investment areas.
		It has a lot of potential in development areas as the transformation from the old to the new economy progresses, and ranks highest in quality of life.
		Zurich is one of the top destinations in Switzerland for companies to locate their headquarters.
	www.worldcitiesalliance.com /index.cfm/5984 (247 words)

	Switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Whether your idea of the perfect vacation is hiking in a world of breathtaking vistas or pampering yourself in the lap of luxury.
		Switzerland is a highly developed industrial country with a strong export orientated economy.
		Switzerland was founded more than 700 years ago.
	www.visiteurope.com /Switzerland (117 words)

	Agriculture - Economy - Switzerland - Europe
		Because cultivation is difficult on the steep slopes that characterize so much of Switzerland, a majority of the country’s arable land is devoted to pasture for grazing animals.
		The dairy cow was domesticated in Switzerland in prehistoric times, and dairying has long dominated the agricultural sector of the Swiss economy.
		The employment loss is principally a result of the mechanization of agriculture and land consolidation, as many small, family-owned farms are replaced by larger agribusinesses.
	www.countriesquest.com /europe/switzerland/economy/agriculture.htm (414 words)

	Switzerland: Economy
		Switzerland has a highly successful market economy based on international trade and banking.
		The economy is heavily dependent on foreign guest workers, who represent approximately 20% of the labor force.
		Switzerland has a worldwide reputation for the high quality of its export manufactures, which include motors, generators, turbines, and diverse high-tech products.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/world/A0861399.html (221 words)

	Economy Of Switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Switzerland is a prosperous and stable modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP larger than that of the big Western European economies.
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	www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/switzerland_country_economy.shtml (362 words)

	Economy of Switzerland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Its policy of long-term monetary security and bank secrecy has made Switzerland a safe haven for investors, creating an economy that is increasingly dependent on a steady tide of foreign investment.
		Switzerland has since brought most of their practices into conformity with European Union policies and norms in order to maximise the country's international competitiveness.
		Switzerland is a member of a number of international economic organisations, including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Economy_of_Switzerland (1477 words)

	6 billions, One Earth: News Article: Switzerland Most Competitive Economy
		GENEVA, Switzerland (Reuters) -- The United States fell to sixth place in the World Economic Forum's 2006 global competitiveness rankings, ceding the top place to Switzerland, as macroeconomic concerns eroded prospects for the world's largest economy.
		Switzerland was followed by Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Singapore.
		As in Switzerland, it said high-ranking Nordic countries benefited from strong institutions and excellent education and training, but said they lagged in labor market flexibility.
	6billions.blogspot.com /2006/09/news-article-switzerland-most.html (987 words)

	TIA - IVIS Country Analysis â“Switzerland
		U.S. arrivals from Switzerland in 2003 declined for the fifth consecutive year resulting in the lowest MSI this decade.
		The Swiss economy was negative in 2003, with real GDP declining 0.4 percent for the year.
		While Switzerland is not a member of the European Union, its slow economic growth was no doubt partially caused by the sluggish economies of its European neighbors and trading partners.
	www.tia.org /researchpubs/ivis_analysis_switzerland.html (419 words)

	Switzerland Economy - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International ...
		Economy—overview: Switzerland, a fundamentally prosperous and stable modern economy with a per capita GDP 15%-20% above that of the big West European economies, experienced an export-driven upturn in its economy in 1998.
		The downturn in the global economy, however, will have a cooling effect on the 1998 boom in the Swiss export sector, including financial services, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and special-purpose machines.
		A major downturn in the Swiss economy should still be avoided, as consumer and capital spending have picked up and will keep the economy moving in 1999.
	www.photius.com /wfb/wfb1999/switzerland/switzerland_economy.html (310 words)

	Switzerland termed best economy -DAWN - Top Stories; September 27, 2006
		In a report released on Tuesday, the forum said Washington’s huge defense and homeland security spending commitments, plans for further tax cuts and long-term potential costs from health care and pensions were creating worrisome fiscal strains.
		Switzerland was deemed the most competitive economy in 2006, followed by Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Singapore.
		The Geneva-based group Forum said that Switzerland’s well developed infrastructure, plentiful scientific research and intellectual property safeguards helped vault the small Alpine country into the index’s leading position.
	www.dawn.com /2006/09/27/top18.htm (455 words)

	Swiss Roots: Economy
		Switzerland’s economy is based on a highly qualified labour force performing highly skilled work.
		Most of the people working in Switzerland are employed by small and medium-sized enterprises, which play an extremely important role in the Swiss economy.
		However, the age of unlimited economic growth in Switzerland is over.
	history.swissroots.org /economy.0.html (224 words)

	Labor - Economy - Switzerland - Europe
		In 2000 the Swiss labor force was made up of 3.9 million people.
		Switzerland’s excellent educational system produces large numbers of young people with academic, technical, and vocational training for the job market.
		The leading labor group is the Swiss Federation of Trade Unions.
	www.countriesquest.com /europe/switzerland/economy/labor.htm (124 words)

	Switzerland Economy
		Economy—overview: Switzerland is a fundamentally prosperous and stable modern economy with a per capita GDP roughly 10% above that of the big West European economies is experiencing continued economic difficulties.
		Weak domestic consumer demand is partly at fault; stagnating real disposable income combines with a reluctance to reduce saving rates in the face of an uncertain employment outlook.
		Switzerland's leading sectors including financial services biotechnology pharmaceuticals and special-purpose machines therefore are more reliant on export markets.
	www.world66.com /europe/switzerland/economy (285 words)

	Amazon.com: Switzerland: Land People Economy: Books: Aubrey Diem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Based on the author's 40 years of research and field experience in Switzerland, the text covers and analyzes the history, economy, population, transportation, cities, and regions of the country.
		Included are specially drawn maps and graphics, statistics, color and fl and white photos taken by the author, extensive bibliography, and index.
		Switzerland has been writen for corporate, school, university and/or personal libraries.
	www.amazon.com /Switzerland-People-Economy-Aubrey-Diem/dp/0969229178 (836 words)

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