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CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Switzerland (2004)

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency,  CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Switzerland (2004)

“ Switzerland's independence and neutrality have long been honored by the major European powers, and Switzerland was not involved in either of the two World Wars. The political and economic integration of Europe over the past half century, as well as Switzerland's role in many UN and international organizations, has strengthened Switzerland's ties with its neighbors. However, the country did not officially become a UN member until 2002. Switzerland remains active in many UN and international organizations, but retains a strong commitment to neutrality. ”
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United States. Central Intelligence Agency,  CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Switzerland (2004)

“ Economy Switzerland Economy - overview: Switzerland is a prosperous and stable modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP larger than that of the big Western European economies. The Swiss in recent years have brought their economic practices largely into conformity with the EU's to enhance their international competitiveness. Switzerland remains a safe haven for investors, because it has maintained a degree of bank secrecy and has kept up the franc's long-term external value. ”
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United States. Central Intelligence Agency,  CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Switzerland (2004)

“ Law of the Sea Geography - note: landlocked; crossroads of northern and southern Europe; along with southeastern France, northern Italy, and southwestern Austria, has the highest elevations in the Alps
People Switzerland Population: 7,450,867 (July 2004 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 16.8% (male 647,362; female 602,333)
15-64 years: 67.9% (male 2,555,089; female 2,503,331)
65 years and over: 15.3% (male 466,615; female 676,137) (2004 est.) Median age: total: 39.5 years
male: 38.5 years
female: 40.5 years (2004 est.) Population growth rate: 0.54% (2004 est.) ”
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