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Zurich
Canton of Zürich
Financial heart and global business hub on the lake.
Population
443,037
The fast lane to Switzerland
Switzerland.
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The fastest way to discover Swiss cities, business, travel, innovation and opportunities — distilled to what matters.
8.9M
Population
#1
Innovation Index
26
Cantons
4
Official Languages
01 — At a glance
Switzerland by the numbers
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02 — Cities
Six cities, one country
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Geneva
Canton of Genève
Diplomatic capital, home of the UN and global NGOs.
Population
203,856
03
Basel
Canton of Basel-Stadt
Pharma powerhouse and cultural Rhine crossroads.
Population
177,595
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Bern
Canton of Bern
Federal city with a UNESCO old town and arcades.
Population
134,591
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Lausanne
Canton of Vaud
Olympic capital cascading down to Lake Geneva.
Population
139,408
06
Lugano
Canton of Ticino
Mediterranean charm where Swiss meets Italian.
Population
62,615
03 — Innovation
Built with Swiss precision
Banking
World leader in private banking and wealth management.
AI & Tech
ETH Zurich and EPFL — Europe's top AI research.
Pharmaceuticals
Home of Roche and Novartis.
Watchmaking
Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega — precision since 1541.
Precision Engineering
Micro-tech and high-precision manufacturing.
Research
CERN, Paul Scherrer Institute, world-class labs.
04 — Cantons
26 cantons, one confederation
CH · 46.8°N 8.2°E
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Zürich
Zurich
Area · 1,729 km²
Pop. · 1.55M
Bern
Bern
Area · 5,959 km²
Pop. · 1.04M
Vaud
Lausanne
Area · 3,212 km²
Pop. · 815K
Geneva
Geneva
Area · 282 km²
Pop. · 509K
05 — Fast facts
Things that make Switzerland, Switzerland
57.1 km
Gotthard Base Tunnel — world's longest
4,634 m
Monte Rosa — highest summit
1,500+
Lakes across the country
1460
University of Basel — oldest
26
Sovereign cantons
#1
Global Innovation Index, 13 years running
06 — Economy
A small country, a heavy hitter
GDP Growth
2019 → 2024
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2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Industries by export share
- Pharma & Life Sciences38%
- Machinery & Precision24%
- Financial Services18%
- Watches & Luxury12%
- Food & Beverage8%
07 — Why Switzerland
Reasons the world chooses Switzerland
Political stability
Direct democracy, neutrality, and centuries of stability.
Strong economy
AAA-rated, low debt, strong currency, high productivity.
Innovation
World's most innovative economy according to WIPO.
Quality of life
Top-ranked cities for livability, health, and safety.
Global hub
HQ to 30+ Fortune 500s, gateway to Europe.
Business friendly
Transparent law, low tax, world-class infrastructure.