Switzerland

Switzerland is a country located in Western Europe, bordered by the Alps to the south and by France, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, and Italy to the north, east, and west. Switzerland's total area is 41,290 square kilometers, with 4.2% of its land covered by water. The country has a population of approximately 8.5 million, making it one of the smaller countries in Europe. Its capital city is Bern, while Zurich, Geneva, and Basel are some of the other major cities. Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons, each with its own government and parliament.
==Relevant history==
=== Overview ===
Since ancient times, various Celtic tribes occupied the lands of modern-day Switzerland. They faced numerous invasions and expansions, including by the expanding Roman Empire. The region would later be absorbed into the Frankish Empire under Charlemagne in 800. Switzerland emerged as a confederation of cantons in the late Middle Ages, with notable leaders such as William Tell and the Battle of Sempach in 1386.
The Swiss Reformation began in the early 16th century, spearheaded by the likes of Ulrich Zwingli in Zurich and John Calvin in Geneva. Switzerland's neutrality during both World War I and World War II was paramount to its preservation and prosperity as a nation. The Swiss constitution was reformed in the mid-20th century, with Switzerland becoming a direct democracy and joining the United Nations in 2002. Switzerland remains a neutral nation, and is known for its banking and finance industries, as well as its scenic beauty and precision engineering.
Switzerland has a notable presence within the Foundation's global operations. The SCP Foundation operates several sites and facilities within Swiss territory, including Site-DE20, which is located in the Glarner Alps and specializes in the containment and study of anomalous objects with magical, esoteric, or of Swiss heritage. The neutral status and reputation of the nation make it an ideal location for operations without attracting unwanted attention from other governments or organizations. 
==Notable locations==
*Canton of Bern
**Bern
**International Site-Concordia
*Canton of Fribourg
*Canton of Jura
*Canton of Geneva
**Geneva
*Canton of Neuchâtel
*Canton of Vaud
*Canton of Valais
*Canton of Zürich
**Zürich District
***Zürich
****ICSUT Zürich
*Site-Mayim
*Swiss Alps
*Glarus Alps
**Chli Ruchen
***Esoteric Site-DE20
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