Located in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a landlocked and mountainous country, the beauty of which bewitch your senses. Officially the Swiss Confederation, it is bordered by Germany to the north, Italy to the south, France to the west, and Austrian and Liechtenstein to the east. Covering an area of 41,285 Sq Km, Switzerland is a federal directorial republic with 26 cantons, with the medieval city of Bern being the seat of the federal authorities.
Switzerland takes pride in its culture that has contributed to literature, music, art, architecture and sciences. Some of the notable festivals celebrated in the country are Paléo Festival, Lucerne Festival, the Locarno International Film Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Art Basel.
