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Switzerland: People and Culture Overview
Home » Switzerland » Switzerland: People and Culture » Switzerland: People and Culture OverviewSwitzerland is a small landlocked country that is located in the heart of Europe. Its area is about 15,940 square miles and it has a population of about 7.5 million. The country is divided into three regions: the Alps, the Middle land or Plateau, and the Jura. Switzerland is bordered by Germany in the north, Austria in the east, Italy in the south, and France in the west. Therefore, three European cultures meet in Switzerland: the French, the Italian, and the German-speaking region. This guide will take a brief look at the different cultures of Switzerland and the people who live there.
Over the years, Switzerland has developed some of its own cultures, but the country is still undeniably influenced by its neighboring countries. German, Italian, and French cultures abound in many areas of Switzerland, and there is a strong Rhaeto-Romanic culture present in the eastern mountains of the country.
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