Pictures from Switzerland – Discover Switzerland through this collection of beautiful pictures.

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The Swiss Flag is made up of a white equilateral cross on a red field. It derives from a similar banner of the Holy Roman Empire, and thus indicates strong connotations with Christianity.

Traditionally, the Swiss flag stands for freedom, honour and fidelity. Historically, the motto “Honor et Fidelitas” was inscribed on the cross of several Swiss mercenary flags of the 18th century. More recently, the Swiss flag, and its association with consistent Swiss foreign policy, is associated with neutrality, democracy, peace and refuge.

Switzerland is essentially a small country located in the heart of Europe. It has no direct access to the sea and is therefore landlocked.

Switzerland is notably famous for its alpine passes, mountains, scenic beauty, lakes, glaciers and swiss bank secrecy. There are more than 3,000 km² of glaciers and it hosts about 20% of the Alps mountains including about 100 peaks close to or higher than 4,000 meters (13,125 feet) above sea level. There are many large lakes including lakes Geneva, Zurich, Constanz and Neuchatel to hundreds of little lakes found in the mountains.

Swiss mountains are world-famous for climbing, skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking and other recreational activities. And many mountain areas are well developed with trains, cog railways, aerial cable cars and other means of transportation.