Mentioned in the Kazuo Ishiguro novel, "The Remains of the Day", Switzerland was important in WWII, which is an essential part of this novel. Switzerland held espionage for both sides of the war, but maintained armed neutrality. It was not invaded, partially due to the topography of mountains. Switzerland maintained trading relationships while also taking many refugees. Today, Switzerland is popular with tourists for its' skiing, lakes, and foods such as cheese and chocolate. They are also leading the world with universal healthcare and industries.
"For all the hard work on his and Sir David's part, however, this proved too harsh a deadline; but then with Mr George's conference ending yet again in indecision, his lordship set his sights on a further great conference scheduled to take place in Switzerland that following year"-pg. 67
"The unity witnessed over the two days had been greater than he could ever have hoped for, and the remaining morning's session of 'rounding up' would, he trusted, be rich in committments on the part of participants concerning action each would be taking before the important international conference in Switzerland"-pg. 90
