Switzerland is a highly developed industrial country with a free economic policy. It is one of the richest countries in the world, ranking first in the global innovation index and known as the "heart of Europe". At the same time, it is also known as "world garden", "watch kingdom", "financial country" and "European water tower".
It is the headquarters or offices of many international organizations and the host country of international conferences. Forty-five international organizations, including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, WHO, the International Olympic Committee and the International Red Cross, have set up headquarters or offices in Switzerland. At the same time, Switzerland is a member of the United Nations, Council of Europe and other international and regional organizations. In 202 1 year, Swiss GDP was 731600 million Swiss francs, and per capita GDP was 84,055 Swiss francs.
Swiss history
In 58 BC, Switzerland was conquered by Caesar's army and ruled by the Roman Empire for 400 years. From the 3rd century to the 7th century, the Germanic tribe alemanni invaded and settled in the east and north of Switzerland, which later became the German-speaking areas of Switzerland. Burgundy invaded the west, which is the French-speaking area of Switzerland in the future.
129 1 1 In August, 2008, Uli, Schwier, and Lower Walden secretly formed a permanent alliance in the struggle against the Habsburg dynasty, which was the beginning of the founding of Switzerland. 1803, Switzerland expelled the French army from the country, and Switzerland expanded to 19, restoring the Federation.
18 15, the states of Valais, New Chastel and Geneva joined the Swiss. In the same year, Switzerland signed a new federal treaty and restored the sovereignty of all states except foreign affairs. In the same year, the Vienna Conference confirmed Switzerland as a permanent neutral country.
1848, Switzerland formulated the Constitution, established the Federal Council and became a unified federal country. Switzerland remained neutral in both world wars.