The EFTA States

Although the EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland*) are small, they are world leaders in several sectors vital to the global economy. The two EFTA Alpine countries – Liechtenstein and Switzerland – are internationally renowned financial centres and hosts to major companies and multinationals. The two EFTA Nordic countries, Iceland and Norway, stand out in fish production, the metal industry and maritime transport.

* For more information regarding Switzerland's agreements with the EU, please see the  European Commission website, and the Swiss Federal Administration website.