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Society
The main driver of demographic growth in Switzerland over the last few decades has been migration.
Politics and history
Federalism and direct democracy reflect the great importance that the Swiss political system places on the freedom of choice and self-determination.
Economy
Switzerland has one of the most competitive economies in the world thanks above all to its highly developed service sector.
Education and Science
In Switzerland the 26 cantons are responsible for compulsory education.
Environment
Switzerland has three main geographic regions: the Alps covering around 60% of the country's total surface area, the Swiss Plateau (30%) and the Jura (10%).
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"A Day in the Life" of Julie Tomka from the State Secretariat for International Finance @sif_sfi! She shares about her daily work at a financial market authority in Berne, Switzerland 🇨🇭. via @finance_swiss https://t.co/ejGkWAWTpr
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Congratulations to family Terretaz and #Herens cow Shita - winner of this year's Battle of the Queens! 🇨🇭🐄👑 Around 15'000 spectators traveled to Aproz, Valais to see the grand #cowfight finale which takes place every year in May. More here 👇 https://t.co/0cYTde6fcY https://t.co/2MirvcHKbu
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