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Tennis: Federer wins on opening day of ATP World Tour Finals...Tour Finals Roger Federer of Switzerland overcame an erratic forehand and Fernando Verdasco on Sunday, rallying to beat his Spanish opponent 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the round-robin stage of the ATP World Tour Finals in London. Switzerland's... In this article: Roger Federer, Fernando Verdasco, Juan Martin del Potro, Sanya Richards, Jermain Defoe, Manchester United, London, and United States |
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Charlotte Observer | 9 hours ago
Briefs: UNC wins 6th NCAA field hockey title
Briefs: UNC wins 6th NCAA field hockey title Switzerland's Roger Federer returns the ball to Spain's Fernando Verdasco in London on Sunday. Federer rallied to win 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the round-robin stage of the ATP World Tour Finals. Danielle...
In this article: Tar Heels, Roger Federer, Maryland, North Carolina, Major League Soccer, and Robbie Russell
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USATODAY.com | 3 days ago
Federer enters season finale with firm grip on No. 1
...enters season finale with firm grip on No. 1 Roger Federer of Switzerland enters the ATP World Tour Finals, which begin Sunday in London, with a firm hold on the year-end No. 1 ranking. The players: Roger Federer; Rafael Nadal; Novak...
In this article: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Andy Murray, Robin Soderling, Nikolay Davydenko, and London
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Yahoo! News | 2 days ago
Federer fuelled by battle with Nadal for number one spot (AFP)
...fuelled by battle with Nadal for number one spot (AFP) AFP - Roger Federer of Switzerland, seen here during a press conference in London, admits the prospect of finishing … by Steve Griffiths Steve Griffiths - 28 mins ago LONDON...
In this article: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Wimbledon, London, US Open, Australian Open, Andy Murray, Robin Soderling, Fernando Verdasco, and Juan Martin del Potro
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Briefs: Djokovic tops favorite Federer on home court
Briefs: Djokovic tops favorite Federer on home court BASEL, Switzerland Djokovic tops favorite Federer on home court Top-ranked Roger Federer lost his hometown tournament Sunday, falling 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors...
In this article: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, James Blake, U.S. Open, Mikhail Youzhny, Fabrice Santoro, Serena Williams, and Houston
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The State | November 08, 2009
Federer loses to Djokovic in Swiss Indoors final
- Keystone /AP Photo Switzerland's Roger Federer returns a ball to Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their final match at the Davidoff Swiss Indoors tennis tournament in Basel, Switzerland, on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. - Keystone, Georgios...
In this article: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Davidoff Swiss Indoors, Basel, Marco Chiudinelli, Serbia, Radek Stepanek, and Czech Republic
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Honolulu Advertiser | November 08, 2009
Tennis: Federer loses to Djokovic in Swiss Indoors final
...loses to Djokovic in Swiss Indoors final BASEL, Switzerland Top-ranked Roger Federer lost his hometown tournament today, falling 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final. Djokovic earned his fourth title of the season...
In this article: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Basel, Dubai, Beijing, and Belgrade
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Federer to play Djokovic for Swiss Indoors title (AP)
...title (AP) Federer to play Djokovic for Swiss Indoors title AP - Switzerland's Roger Federer cheers after winning his semifinal against Switzerland's Marco Chiudinelli … By GRAHAM DUNBAR, AP Sports Writer Graham Dunbar, Ap Sports...
In this article: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Marco Chiudinelli, All rights reserved, Paris Masters, U.S. Open, Radek Stepanek, and Basel
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Tennis: Federer to play Djokovic for Swiss Indoors title
...to play Djokovic for Swiss Indoors title BASEL, Switzerland Roger Federer will play Novak Djokovic in the Swiss Indoors final in a bid for a fourth straight title in his hometown tournament. Federer defeated childhood friend Marco...
In this article: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Marco Chiudinelli, Paris Masters, U.S. Open, Radek Stepanek, and Basel
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Switzerland (German: die Schweiz la Suisse, Svizzera, Svizra), officially the Swiss Confederation (Confoederatio Helvetica in Latin, hence its ISO country codes CH and CHE), is a landlocked alpine country of roughly 7.7 million people (2009) in Central Europe with an area of 41,285 km². Switzerland is a federal republic consisting of 26 states, called cantons. Bern is the seat of the federal authorities, while the country's economic centres are its two global cities, Geneva and Zürich. Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world by per capita gross domestic product, with a nominal per capita GDP of $67,384. Zürich and Geneva have respectively been ranked as having the second and third highest quality of life in the world.
Switzerland is bordered by Germany to the north, France to the west, Italy to the south and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. The country has a long history of neutrality—it has not been at war internationally since 1815—and hosts many international organisations, including the Red Cross, the World Trade Organization and one of the U.N.'s two European offices. It is not a member of the European Union, but it is part of the Schengen Agreement.
Switzerland is multilingual and has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. The country's formal name is Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft in German, Confédération suisse in French, Confederazione Svizzera in Italian and Confederaziun svizra in Romansh. The establishment of Switzerland is traditionally dated to 1 August 1291; Swiss National Day is celebrated on the anniversary.
- Name:
- Switzerland
- Conventional Long Name:
- Swiss Confederation
- Capital:
- 20px Bern
- Motto:
- Un pour tous, tous pour un
- Largest City:
- |20px Zürich
- Government type:
- Direct democracy
- Legislature:
- Federal Assembly
- Upper House:
- Council of States
- Lower House:
- National Council
- Founding Date:
- October 24, 1648
- Formations:
- Foundation date
- Area:
- 41,284
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $312.753 billion
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 7th
- GDP (nominal):
- $492.595 billion
- GDP (nominal per capita) Rank:
- 4th
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $67,384
- Time Zone:
- CET
- Currency:
- Swiss franc
- Demonym:
- Swiss
- Drives On:
- right
- Currency (code):
- CHF
- Country Calling Code:
- +41
- ccTLD:
- .ch
- Anthem:
- "Schweizerpsalm"
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