When you think about Europe, which country would you love to visit? Italy? France? Germany? But if you had to club the tastes of all the above three in one, the only interesting and attractive combination would be named Switzerland. A nation said to be the paradise for Honeymoon couples all over the World, boasting grandeur collection of the finest churches, having an unending presence of winter sports over the ice capped Alpine peaks, with scenic beauty oozing out of almost every sight, and with Swiss Rail scraping through the Alpine peaks; you couldnt have demanded anything more imposing and appealing like this magical land of Switzerland. The incendiary nightlife in Zurich and Basel gives you an incentive to complete your unfulfilled wishes on this magical land, if any.Having said everything yet very less, Switzerland is surely one of the finest God given gifts to the world.
General Information
Capital : Bern
Total Area : Approx 41,285 sq kilometers (15,940 sq miles)
Time Zone : Central European Timing (GMT + 1.00); (GMT + 2.00) in summers.
ISD Code : +41
Official Language : German, French, Italian.
Currency : Swiss Franc (CHF)
Religion: Christianity is predominant. No official religion as the Swiss Govt. has declared Switzerland to be secular.
Climate : The Swiss climate is generally temperate, but can vary greatly between the localities, from glacial conditions on the mountaintops to the often pleasant near Mediterranean climate at Switzerland’s southern tip. There are some valley areas in the southern part of Switzerland where some cold-hardy palm trees are found.
Best Time to Travel : Switzerland can be best traveled to and enjoyed from March to October.