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Switzerland….

The Omega Speedmaster, a Swiss-

made watch worn on the moon during the 

Apollo missions. In terms of value, Switzerland is

responsible for half of the world production of

watches

Motto: Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno  (traditional)(Latin: One for all, all for one)

Coat of arms

Swiss ConfederationCapital- BernLargest city- ZurichOfficial language(s)German (63.7 %),French (20.4 %),Italian (6.5 %),Romansh(0.5 %)Government - Federal

republic, with directorial system and direct democracy

Population – 7, 866,500

26 cantonsArea - 41,285 km2 Water (%) - 4.2Currency – Swiss

francA new president for

Switzerland is elected every year!

IndependenceFoundation date1 August 1291 

de facto22 September 1499 

Recognised24 October 1648 

Restored7 August 1815 

Federal state12 September 1848

CultureSwiss culture is characterised by diversity,

which is reflected in a wide range of traditional customs

Alphorn concert in Vals

Among the most important cultural perforLucerne mances held annually are the Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Locarno International Film Festival

Three people tootle in swiss alps

Contrasted landscapes between the Matterhorn area in the high Alps, the Sanetsch region and the plateau at Lake Lucerne

ReligionSwitzerland has no official state religion,

though most of the cantons (except Geneva and Neuchâtel) recognize official churches, which are either the Catholic Church or the Swiss Reformed Church

Swiss cuisineThe cuisine of Switzerland is multi-faceted.

While some dishes such as fondue, raclette or rösti are omnipresent through the country.

Switzerland's chocolates have earned an international reputation for high quality.

The average Swiss eats twenty three pounds of chocolate per year compared to the 11.7 pounds consumed by each American annually

Swiss cheese there are more than 400 varieties of Swiss cheese

Albert Einstein was working as a clerk in a Swiss Patent Office when he proved his Theory of Relativity.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of 18th-century Romanticism of French expression.

There is also a statue of Charlie Chaplin! Charlie died there in 1977

Education in Switzerland There are both public and private schools, including many private international schools.

Traditionally, the first foreign language in school was always one of the other national languages

At the end of primary school (or at the beginning of secondary school), pupils are separated according to their capacities in several (often three) sections.

The campus of the ETH Zurich. The institution is usually ranked the top university in continental Europe

Zurich Old Town

SportsSkiing, snowboarding and mountaineering are

among the most popular sports in Switzerland, the nature of the country being particularly suited for such activities.

About 70% live in appartements.Between two thirds and three quarters of the population live in urban areas

60% of Switzerland’s electricity is produced by hydroelectric power.

The Matterhorn Its summit is 4,478 metres (14,690 ft) high, making it one of the highest peaks in the Alps

Wonderful … Switzerland

Intersting things…

Switzerland has more than 1,500 lakes. You are never more than 10 miles from a lake!

There are more banks then dentists.Women are expected to live 6 yrs longer than men.In 1471, a chicken in Basel was found guilty of

laying a brightly colored egg and it was burned at the stake!

Only one-quarter own their own homes. Most homes have bunkers, a result of the Cold War concerns of nuclear war.

Every citizen is required by law to own a bomb shelter or access to one.

Switzerland has the highest consumption of soft drinks in the world!

The last legal execution of a witch was in 1782.

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