Switzerland
Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located in west-central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Plateau, the Alps and the Jura; the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, whereas most of the country's population of 9 million are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts its largest cities and economic centres, including Zurich, Geneva, and Basel.Switzerland originates from the Old Swiss Confederacy established in the Late Middle Ages, following a series of military successes against Austria and Burgundy; the Federal Charter of 1291 is considered the country's founding document. Swiss independence from the Holy Roman Empire was formally recognised in the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Switzerland has maintained a policy of armed neutrality since the 16th century and has not fought an international war since 1815. It joined the United Nations only in 2002 but pursues an active foreign policy that includes frequent involvement in peace building.
Switzerland is the birthplace of the Red Cross and hosts the headquarters or offices of most major international institutions including the WTO, the WHO, the ILO, FIFA, the WEF, and the UN. It is a founding member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), but not part of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area, or the eurozone; however, it participates in the European single market and the Schengen Area. Switzerland is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, with federal authorities based in Bern.
Switzerland is one of the world's most developed countries and ranks 1st on the Human Development Index. It has the highest nominal wealth per adult and the eighth-highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. Switzerland performs highly on several international metrics, including economic competitiveness and democratic governance. Cities such as Zurich, Geneva and Basel rank among the highest in terms of quality of life, albeit with some of the highest costs of living. Switzerland holds an international reputation for its established banking sector, alongside its distinctive recognition for their watchmaking and chocolate production.
It has four main linguistic and cultural regions: German, French, Italian and Romansh. Although most Swiss are German-speaking, national identity is fairly cohesive, being rooted in a common historical background, shared values such as federalism and direct democracy, and Alpine symbolism. Swiss identity transcends language, ethnicity, and religion, leading to Switzerland being described as a ("nation of volition") rather than a nation state. Provided by Wikipedia
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Die Vermehrung der Gebirgs-Artillerie vom 1. Januar 1891 by Schweiz
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Arrêté du conseil fédéral complétant et modifiant celui du 26 novembre 1878, qui fixe les honoraires et indemnités de voyage des membres des vommissions, des experts, des fonctiona... by Schweiz
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Bundesrathsbeschluss enthalden eine Ergänzung und Abänderung desjenigen vom 26. November 1878, betreffend die Taggelder und Reiseentschädigungen der Kommissionsmitglieder, eidg. Be... by Schweiz
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Arrêté du conseil fédéral modifiant les articles 2 et 9 de l'ordonnace concernant l'organisation et l'exploitation de la réfie fédérale des chevaux du 24 mars 1891 by Schweiz
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Bundesrathsbeschluss betreffend Abänderung der Artikel 2 und 9 der Verordnung betreffend die Organisation und den Betrieb der eidgenössischen Pferderegieanstalt vom 24. März 1891... by Schweiz
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Ordre de service du département militaire suisse concernant la remise de conserves de viande aux troupes du 10 mars 1891 by Schweiz
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Dienstbefehl des Schweiz. Militärdepartements betreffend die Abgabe von Fleischkonserven an die Truppen vom 10. März 1891 by Schweiz
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Circulaire du conseil fédéral à tous les états confédérés concernant l'option. pour la Suisse, de Français naturalisés du 27 janvier 1891 by Schweiz
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Kreisschreiben des Bundesrathes an sämmtliche eidgenössische Stände, betreffend die Optionsanzeigen der Söhne von in der Schweiz naturalisierten Franzosen vom 27. Januar 1891 by Schweiz
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Arrèté du conseil fédéral concernant l'introuduction d'un réglement d'exercie pour l'infanterie suisse du 23 décembre 1890 by Schweiz
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Bundesrathsbeschluss betreffend die Einführung eines Exerzirreglements für die schweizerische Infanterie vom 23. Dezember 1890 by Schweiz
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Ordonnance sur l'exécution de l'arrêté fédéral concernant la bonification de rations de fourrage en temps de paix du 8 juin 1877 by Schweiz
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Verordnung über die Vollziehung des Bundesbeschlusses betreffend Vergütung von Pferderationen im Friedensverhältniss vom 8. Juni 1877 by Schweiz
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Bundesratsbeschluss betreffend die Besoldungen und die Kompetenzen des Personals des Generalstabsbureaus vom 6. November 1890 by Schweiz
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Arrêté du conseil fédéral concernant l'organisation du bureau de l'état-major général by Schweiz
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Bundesrathsbeschluss betreffend Organisation des Generalstabsbüreau vom 14. Oktober 1890 by Schweiz
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Publication concernant le passage d'une classe d'âge dans la landwehr et dans le landsturm et la sortie d'une classe d'âge du service du 6 octobre 1890 by Schweiz
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Bekanntmachung betreffend den Uebertritt eines Jahrganges in die Landwehr, bezw. den Landsturm, und den Austritt eines Jahrganges aus der Wehrpflicht vom 6. Oktober 1890 by Schweiz
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Instruktion für die Untersuchung über die militärische Diensttauglichkeit des schweizerischen Pferdebestandes vom 29. August 1890 by Schweiz
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Message du conseil fédéral à assemblée fédérale concernant l'augementation do nombre des instructeurs d'infanterie du 21 juin by Schweiz
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