Switzerland
Basic facts Population: 8 341 000 people Capital city: Bern Largest city: Zürich Currency: Swiss franc (CHF) Area: 41,285 km2 Official languages: German French Italian Romansh Government: Federal multi-party directorial republic with thorough elements of direct democracy.
World wide famous industries Economy One of the world‘s most stable World wide famous industries GDP: CHF 642.3 billion ($473.3 billion PPP, 2014 est.) (rank 20) Unemployment: 4, 58% Average gross salary: 6,439 CHF/ $6,715, monthly Machinery Chemicals Watches Textiles Banking
Watches World‘s leading exporter of Watches by Value. High quality 60% of the cost of manufacturing a “Swiss Made” product has to be incurred in Switzerland.
Chocolate <3 The first milk chocolate came from a Swiss Manufacture. Daniel Peters was the first to create milk chocolate in 1875. Famous brands: Lindt, Toblerone, Cailer, Milka
Banking Backed up by Rock solid economy and stable currency. World‘s leader in cross-border assets managment (25%) Almost 50% of assets under managment come from abroad. 13% of gross value added. Famous banks: UBS, Credit Suisse , Julius Baer Group
Tourism Vacation, Holiday, Travel
Swiss Alps The Alps cover 65% of Switzerland's surface area (41,285 km²), making it one of the most alpine countries. Despite the fact that Switzerland covers only 14% of the Alps total area (192,753 km²) Most of the 4000-ners (mountain) in the Alps are in Switzerland Lots of winter ski areals. Highest mountain: Dufourspitze
Swiss National park Everything is nature-oriented in the Swiss National Park in the Engadine. All this can be enjoyed in an area of over 170 square kilometers. 80 kilometers of hiking paths, nature trails and excursion destinations for children and families; everyone can have a good time. The Swiss National Park, founded in 1914, is the oldest in the Alps. Is a part of the worldwide UNESCO Biosphere Reserve It was one of the earliest national parks in Europe.
Top sights to visit The Matterhorn Jungfraujoch: The Top of Europe Interlaken Lucerne Lake Geneva Chateau de Chillon, Montreux St. Moritz
Swiss fun facts
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Parents can be overruled on what they call their child – In Switzerland it is prohibited to give a child a name that could damage the child's interest. Swiss politics include an anti-powerpoint presentation party - the party's goal is to decrease the use of powerpoint and other presentation software. Switzerland has one of the highest rates of cannabis use in the world. Teachers in Switzerland are among the highest paid – Swiss teachers received the highest annual salary, averaging USD 68,000. In Switzerland citizens can challenge any law passed by Parliament – provided they can gather 50,000 signatures against the law within 100 days.