Switzerland is not only famous for chocolates and watchmaking.In addition, the Swiss franc is one of the most stable currencies in the world.During World War II, the German Nazis deposited much of the country's wealth, especially money and gold taken from Jews in Switzerland.Foreigners who live in volatile and unstable regions also tend to keep money in safe Swiss banks instead of their own.In the past, not only the rich, but also authoritarian and dictatorial regimes had their money in Swiss banks.On the one hand, the country has a very stable and prosperous economy, and one of the highest per capita incomes in the world.Banking in Switzerland dates back to the eighteenth century.