Switzerland

/ˈswɪtsərlənd/ proper noun

Switzerland is a small, mountainous country in central Europe, known for its Alps, neutrality in wars, chocolate, and banking. Its major cities include Zurich, Geneva, and Bern.

From 'Switzer', an old English word for a person from Switzerland, plus 'land'. 'Switzer' comes from German 'Schweizer', meaning 'Swiss person', from 'Schweiz' (Switzerland).

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