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Capital City: Berne
Major Cities: Baden, Basel, Bellinzona, Bern, Biel, Brig, Chur, Fribourg, Genève, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Lausanne, Locarno, Lugano, Luzern, Martigny, Montreux-Vevey, Neuchâtel, Schaffhausen, Sierre, Sion, Solothurn, St. Gallen, Thun, Winterthur, Zug, Zürich
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The diversity of the landlocked, mountainous country is the essence of Switzerland and gives the country its unique identity. Still, it is best known for its financial institutions, fine cheese and chocolate, watch making industry, for its scenery and an excellent network of public transportation.
Lake Geneva - A tourist region surrounding Lac Léman
Jura Mountains and Fribourg - Hiking, lakes, watch-making
Bernese Lowlands - The core region of Traditional Bernese influence
Bernese Highlands - The Bern alps
Central Switzerland - The Swiss homeland, William Tell
Ticino -- region which is the same as canton Ticino
Basel -- Industrial city, with countryside
Zurich -- A tourist region in its own right
Northeastern Switzerland -- not so mountainous
Valais -- A skiing/hiking oriented tourist region
Graubunden -- region which is the same as canton Graubunden, very mountainous, lightly populated and home to many of the greatest tourist cities
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Zürich
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Zurich - a city of charm and international flair Zurich is more than a city experience. Elegant fashion stores, department stores, hand crafted Swiss watches, chocolate boutiques and pastry shops, you will find the best of all here in Zurich. The countryside one enjoys, the lush green Swiss pastures, White Mountain peaks & blue serene lakes.
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