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Zurich, ZUR ihk (pop. 360,980; met. area pop. 976,719), is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton (state) of Zurich. It is a major manufacturing and commercial center. Zurich lies on Lake Zurich, along the Limmat River. More »

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Basel

Basel, BAH zuhl (pop. 166,009; met. area pop. 391,909), is a major inland port and transportation... More >>

Bern

Bern (pop. 122,484; met. area pop. 318,555), also spelled Berne, is the capital of both... More >>

Geneva

Geneva, juh NEE vuh (pop. 174,999; met. area pop. 445,132), is a historic city in southwestern... More >>

Lausanne

Lausanne, loh ZAN or loh ZAHN (pop. 114,889; met. area pop. 288,616), is a city in western... More >>

Lucerne

Lucerne, loo SURN (pop. 57,023; met. area pop. 182,488), is a tourist center and historic city in... More >>

Saint Moritz

Saint Moritz (pop. 5,013) is a famous resort town in the Alps of eastern Switzerland. It lies... More >>

Zurich

Zurich, ZUR ihk (pop. 360,980; met. area pop. 976,719), is the largest city in Switzerland and... More >>

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