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Switzerland

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Dialing code +41
Currency Swiss franc
Population8. 42 million (2017)
Official_languagesFrench
German
Italian
Romansh
Points of interest Jungfrau
Jungfraujoch
Pilatus
Chillon Castle
Location statistical region population8.637 million
Languages German, French, Romansh, Italian
Attractions Chillon Castle
Rhine Falls
Mount Pilatus
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Destinations Zürich
Geneva
Zermatt
Basel
Universities University of Geneva
University of Zurich
ETH Zürich
University of Bern
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About Switzerland


Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking and finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world renowned. ― Google

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Anurag Maloo: Indian climber who fell in Nepal crevasse found alive

Feb 28,2022 8:03 pm

An Indian climber who went missing after falling into a crevasse on Mount Annapurna in Nepal has been found alive.

Anurag Maloo, who went missing on Monday, was found in a Critical Condition by rescuers.

Two other Indian climbers were rescued on Tuesday, while died while descending Annapurna.

It is The 10th highest mountain in The World and is known for its treacherous terrain.

Mr Maloo is currently seeking treatment at Manipal Hospital in Pokhara city, a sherpa from Seven Summit Treks - a mountaineering company that led The Search operation - India 's ANI news agency.

Amit Chowdhury, a board member at The UIAA - The International mountaineering and climbing federation based in Switzerland - Told The Bbc that it was possible for climbers to survive after falling into a crevasse.

" A crevasse is warmer and well protected from wind. So if he was not badly injured, it's not unusual that he survived in a crevasse, " He Said .

A resident of Rajasthan state, Mr Maloo, went missing at around 6,000m (19,600ft) while descending from A Camp .

" While coming down, he slipped and fell into a crevasse between Camp III and Camp II, " his father Om Prakash Indian Express newspaper.

Hi brother, Aashish, had launched urging The Indian and Nepalese governments to send a special rescue team that " is trained to operate in such risky terrain" to find Mr Maloo.

" A team of sherpas have started The Search operation but that's not enough at The Moment , " The petition said.

Last Year , Mr Maloo successfully climbed A Mountain in The Eastern Himalayan range in Nepal. He was on a mission to climb all 14 peaks above 8,000m and scale The World 's seven summits - The highest mountains in each Continent - to create awareness about The UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

On Tuesday, authorities rescued climber from The High camps of The Mountain .

In November, Ms Kaur became The to summit Mount Manaslu in Nepal without using oxygen.

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Source of news: bbc.com

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