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Switzerland attracts tourists all the year round. Winter is time for fabulous vacation at luxury ski resorts, summer – for hiking and biking in the Alps

Almost in the center of Europe is an amazing country, where many large, beautiful mountains, mysterious lakes and fabulous waterfalls. Moreover, this country is surrounded by mountains on all sides. This and the Alps and the Jura mountains. In Switzerland, there is little land suitable for agriculture. But a lot of pasture, where cows and goats. Mountain rivers are used for the construction of hydropower plants and generate electricity. This is especially important because of other natural resources are virtually none. But the country has highly skilled workers and engineers who are out of imported raw materials to produce the devices are very high quality electrical equipment. The oldest population of the country - Helvetians. The ancient Romans with great difficulty conquered them over 2000 years ago. In honor of the conquered territory they named Helvetius. Today it is reflected on the coins and postage stamps of Switzerland. In the mid-17 th century, after centuries of Swiss cantons (almost 400 years) of persistent struggle achieved independence from the Holy Roman Empire. After the end of the Napoleonic wars in Europe, in 1815 the perpetual neutrality of Switzerland has announced that respects and so far, is not involved in wars and military blocs and international organizations. Age of peace and tranquility uspshnomu contributed to economic and social development of the country. Today - this is one of the most successful and potsvetayuschih mira.Shveytsariya country is a paradise for recreation and travel. Absolute calm, blue lake, a variety of unique natural reliefs plus secular leisure. Here, everyone can choose the rest to your liking. Skiing at alpine resorts. Try the German beer in the Zurich. Taste of the Italian "pasta" in Lugano or French wine in Geneva. This could come at any time, the climate is equable and mild. Summer and fall of interest to hiking and biking trips, recreation on the lakes, tours with the possibility of golf, excursions to the cities of Switzerland, wellness facilities at Spa hotels. Winter and year-round resorts in Switzerland the most luxurious in Europe. You can enjoy alpine holiday in Laakso, St. Moritz, Grindelwald, Interlaken, Crans-Montana, Gstaad, Zermatt, Verbier and Davos. Everywhere high quality trails, a stable snow cover, the set of all entertainment. Unforgettable experience, one can experience that swept over the mountains on a special tourist train with panoramic windows. The most popular "Bernina Express" and "Ice Express", a route which passes through the tunnel 91 and 291 bridge.Translated by Google translator

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