Switzerland

One of the cleanest and most placid countries in the world, Switzerland is home to some of the globe's best ski resorts, a nearly flawless transport system and beautiful, gothic cities.

Capital – Bern
Major cities - Geneva, Basel and Zurich
Places of interest – St Moritz, Como and Valais
Time Zone – GMT +1
Language – German, French, Italian, Romansch. To learn the basics of German visit www.bbc.co.uk
Switzerland currency - Switzerland uses the Switzerland Franc. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc