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7/28/2017

Topic Reading-Vol.1934-7/28/2017

Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Why Switzerland never takes sides?
Modern Switzerland was formed in 1848, though its history dates back to the 13th century. This small country in the Alps is known for a few distinctive characteristics.
Geographically, it is a landlocked country, so they have army and air force that mainly consist of conscripts or volunteers but no navy. This military is solely for defense as the country is strictly neutral. Politically, it adopts direct democracy. Diplomatically, it is extremely independent. Though it has the United Nations offices in Geneva, the nation became a member of the UN in 2002. It isn’t an EU member state and maintains its own currency, Swiss franc. Though German is the language spoken the most, there are three other official languages in the country, French, Italian and Romansh for only eight million plus population.
How has this small country remained neutral and been free from wars for centuries?
Enjoy reading and learning what it’s like to stay neutral.

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