Despite its small size, this unassuming European country is one of the richest in the world. With an area of just 15,940 square miles, Switzerland is the 21st smallest country on the European continent, after Vatican City and Malta.
However, a new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates the country's GDP per capita to be the third highest in Europe.
Switzerland produces around $105,670 worth of goods and services per capita, just behind Ireland ($106,060) and Luxembourg ($131,380).
The European country has a population of 8.7 million and attracted five times as many international tourists last year, with overnight stays hitting a record 41.8 million.
Switzerland's profits are driven by a thriving financial sector, and the economy also benefits from exports of precision machinery, medical equipment and precious metals.
The country boasts one of the lowest VAT rates in all of Europe, is a popular investment location, and was ranked the 9th happiest country in the world last year.
It is divided into 26 states, two of which were included in the list of the world's richest cities earlier this year.
Zurich is an internationally recognised banking and finance centre and was named the best place to live in Europe in the European Commission's most recent Quality of Life Report.
The city is an ideal destination for those who don't want to give up contact with nature.
Also known as “the world's smallest big city”, Geneva is not only a renowned financial centre housing major international financial institutions, but also a city with an important cultural and historical heritage.
Surrounded by the high peaks of the Alps and the Jura mountains, Geneva is a tranquil city surrounded by the calm waters of its namesake lake.
The federal capital, Bern, sits on the banks of the River Aare and serves as Switzerland's political centre, as well as being a popular tourist destination in its own right.
Bern has earned international renown for its prestigious achievements in the fields of medicine and science.
The extensive range of services available in the fields of education, training, sports and culture makes Bern a city with an excellent quality of life.
When it comes to Switzerland, many of the country's major attractions are surprisingly pedestrian-friendly.
A recent walkability study revealed that Lausanne is one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the world, with over 50% of residents choosing to get around by foot or bicycle.
Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, this French-speaking city has an international flair thanks to being the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee.
