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Independence of Switzerland
1 August 1291
National Holiday : Founding of the Swiss Confederation, 1 August
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Industries of Switzerland
machinery
chemicals
watches
textiles
precision instruments
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Area of Switzerland
41 277 km² (136th)
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Age structure of Switzerland
0-14-years 15.1%
15-24-years 11.4%
25-54-years 43.9%
55-64-years 17.5%
65-years-and-over 17.3%
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Paved roadways of Switzerland
71 464 km
(includes 1 415 of expressways)
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Sex ratio of Switzerland
0.97 male/female
