Switzerland Lucy N.

What is the capital of Switzerland? The capital of Switzerland is Bern. Lat: 46.947974 Long: 7.447447

2) 1 Major body of water in Switzerland Lake Geneva is one major body of water. The river is about 1000 feet deep.

3) highest point name and height The highest point in Switzerland is the Monte Rosa (Dufourspitze) mountain. It is 15,203′ feet high.

4) Most popular sport Due to its cold climate, soccer and ice hockey are the most popular sports.

5) a festival that is celebrated & why/what is it about Grindelwald Snow Festival. It is a festival with beautiful snow and ice sculptures.

6) Most exported goods and famous companies (one each) Their most exported goods are gems and precious metals. One famous company is Coop.

7) Is the country a part of the European Union and when did it join? It is not apart of the EU.

8) Famous celebrity (artist/musician/actor/athlete) One famous artist/musician is Tina Turner.

9) Famous political leader (leader/general/scientist) One leader is Johann Schneider-Amman.

10) How was the country involved in WW1. (which side 10) How was the country involved in WW1? (which side? How much they were invested?) Switzerland remained neutral in the war.

11)Was the country involved in WWII. (Which side 11)Was the country involved in WWII? (Which side? How much were they invested? Were they even a country yet?) They also stayed neutral in this war too.

12)Who is the current leader of the country? Doris Leuthard, Johann Schneider-Ammann

13)What system of government does the country have now? Federal Assembly.

14)Important event in the country’s history (Not WWI or WWII) In 1848, when Switzerland became a federal state.

15)Iconic landmark in the country One iconic landmark is Mount Pilatus.

16) Country’s population 8.372 million. (As of 2016)

17) Religion practiced the most Roman Catholic and Reformed Catholic.

18) What climate region(s) are your country in? Mostly cold and snowy. The normal temperature is around 30-60 degrees fahrenheit.

19) What is the primary language spoken in your country? German - 63% French - 23% Italian- 8%

20) What is the relationship your country has with the US 20) What is the relationship your country has with the US? (Why is it good or bad?) Good relationship. The U.S. and Switzerland are on good terms and we are good trading partners.

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