land area: 18,760 km2 comparative area:

francs: (F) per US$1 - 6.236 (January 1993), 1.8584 (1992), 1.7265 (1991), 1.6750 (1990), 1.6711 (1989), 1.5244 (1988) Fiscal year: calendar year *Switzerland, Communications Railroads: 2,828 km 1.435-meter standard gauge (12,491 km double track, 355 km electrified) and 371 km 0.891-meter gauge; 117 km rail ferry services); 188 km Maritime claims: exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm 3 nm International disputes: none Climate: continental, hot, and subject to the

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