Switzerland

1. Switzerland

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Switzerland is a country in the heart of Europe.
Switzerland is only 41,285 square kilometers and has a
population of around 8 million people.
Four national languages German, French,
Italian, and Romansh.

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4. Swiss landscape

The highest peak is Dufourspitze at 4,634
meters.
The most famous peak is the Matterhorn
which is 4,478 meters tall

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The Rhine Falls is the largest waterfall
in Switzerland and Europe.
The Jet d'eau is a large fountain in Geneva,
Switzerland and is one of the city's most
famous landmarks, being featured on the
city's official tourism web site and on the
official logo for Geneva's hosting of group
stage matches at UEFA Euro 2008.

6. Swiss chocolate and cheese

Switzerland produces over 400 types of cheese, and the Swiss consume about 35
pounds of cheese per person each year. They also consume more chocolate than any
other country in the world. Both cheese and chocolate are a product of milk. The
reason why they are so good is the livestock living conditions and the way they are
produced.

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The success behind great Swiss chocolate and cheese is the use of
unpasteurized milk. This is basically raw milk. This is due to the conditions
they raise their cows in.

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Their banks are some of the safest ones regarding their privacy
policy. They are known for keeping their client’s identity hidden,
except in cases of terrorist threats.

9. Swiss watches dominate the watchmaking industry. Brands like Tag Heuer, Rolex, Rado, Omega, etc., are all Swiss brands, and

they are the biggest companies in the industry

10. The Swiss Army knife

The Swiss Army knife is a
multi-tool pocketknife
manufactured by Victorinox.
The Swiss Army decided to
purchase a new folding
pocket knife for their soldiers.

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The highest-ranking university in Switzerland is ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal
Institute of Technology and Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
followed by the University of Zurich and the University of Basel.

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Introduced in 1850, the Swiss franc (CHF) is the official currency
of Switzerland
The Swiss franc, ranked as the seventh most traded currency in the world, has gained
in popularity mainly due to being a safe-haven currency.

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Cheese fondue is a traditional dish in Switzerland. Other
famous foods include Raclette, Älplermagronen, Rösti,
etc.

15. Lindt

Lindt is a Swiss chocolatier and confectionery company founded in 1845 and
known for its chocolate truffles and chocolate bars, among other sweets.
It is based in Kilchberg, where its main factory and museum are located.