The Swiss Confederation, referred to as Switzerland for short, is located in central Europe, bordering Germany in the north, Austria and Liechtenstein in the east, Italy in the south and France in the west. The country is located in the north temperate zone, with four distinct seasons and high terrain, with a total area of 465,438+0,284 square kilometers. By 2020, the total population will be 8.667 million. Switzerland is a highly developed industrial country with a free economic policy. It is one of the richest countries in the world and ranks first in the global innovation index.