Key Competitive Attractions
The Basel Area is located at the borders of Germany and France. The region benefits from strong communications infrastructure, liberal labour laws, low taxes, political stability, a high quality of life, and strong business advantages, including:
- A dynamic life-sciences industry, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical technology clusters.
- Education and research: According to the Shanghai Index, five top-rated universities are located in the Greater Basel Area.
- An international workforce, with multinational companies employing specialists from up to 150 different countries. In addition to German, English and French, many other languages are spoken by the residents of the area.
- Openness and tolerance: A centre of commerce for hundreds of years, Basel is accustomed to coexistence with diverse cultures. 30% of the Swiss population hold a foreign passport.
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