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Embassy of the United States of America, Bern, Switzerland (http://bern.usembassy.gov)
Provides press releases, links to other media sources in Switzerland and the US, information on doing business in Switzerland, U.S. policy and issues, consular services, and more. Searchable.

Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Embassy Washington (http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/nameri/vusa/wasemb.html)
Contains press releases; information on visas, foreign policy, trade, and technology; links to Swiss-American organizations and consulates in the U.S., economy, finance, and culture, and more.

Searchable. Fodor's: Switzerland (http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/switzerland/)
Travel advice on selected Swiss destinations. searchable.

FXHistory. Historical Currency Exchange Rates (http://www.oanda.com/convert/fxhistory)
Converts currencies within a 2,000-day timeframe. The unit of currency is the Swiss franc. Maintained by Oanda.com, "the currency site."

Lonely Planet: Switzerland (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/switzerland)
Includes general information and travel tips.

Switzerland.com (http://www.switzerland.com/en.cfm/home)
Swiss national tourist office. Includes links to travel information, accommodations, and destinations as well as culture, geography, and people. In German, French, Italian, and English.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health Information for Travelers to Switzerland (http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/switzerland.aspx)
Information on health and safety topics to include vaccinations, diseases, health risks, travel notices, and references and resources.

U.S. Department of State. Bureau of Consular Affairs. Travel.State.Gov (http://www.travel.state.gov)
Search on Switzerland for consular information sheets, travel warmings, and the country specific general page.

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