ALL meanings of switzerland
Switz·er·land
S s - noun switzerland a republic in central Europe. 15,944 sq. mi. (41,294 sq. km). Capital: Bern. 1
- noun switzerland a federal republic in W central Europe: the cantons of Schwyz, Uri, and Unterwalden formed a defensive league against the Hapsburgs in 1291, later joined by other cantons; gained independence in 1499; adopted a policy of permanent neutrality from 1516; a leading centre of the Reformation in the 16th century. It lies in the Jura Mountains and the Alps, with a plateau between the two ranges. Official languages: German, French, and Italian; Romansch minority. Religion: mostly Protestant and Roman Catholic. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Bern. Pop: 7 996 026 (2013 est). Area: 41 288 sq km (15 941 sq miles) 0
- noun switzerland country in WC Europe, in the Alps: 15,880 sq mi (41,129 sq km); pop. 6,366,000; cap. Bern 0