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People

The main driver of demographic growth in Switzerland over the last few decades has been migration

Major events

Throughout the year, Switzerland hosts hundreds of festivals and sporting, cultural and political events. Roughly every 25 years, Switzerland holds a National Exhibition.

Language

Switzerland has four language regions: German, French, Italian and Romansh.

Traditions

Traditions and customs are an integral part of everyday life in Switzerland.

Religion

Switzerland is a Christian country. Around two-thirds of the population are either Roman Catholic or Protestant (Reformed-Evangelical).

Swiss cuisine

Switzerland owes its rich culinary heritage to its great many regional specialities.

Culture

Thanks to its location at the crossroads of three major European cultures (German, French and Italian), Switzerland has a rich and varied arts and culture scene.

Sport and leisure

The Swiss are keen sports enthusiasts, especially outdoor pursuits.

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Epochs

Switzerland evolved over many centuries from a loose alliance of small self-governing towns and states to a fully-fledged federal state of 26 cantons.

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Federalism and direct democracy reflect the great importance that the Swiss political system places on the freedom of choice and self-determination.

Switzerland and the World

Switzerland pursues an active foreign policy.

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Swiss economy – Overview

One of the most competitive economies in the world at a glance: facts, figures and articles on business, exports, taxes and public finance.

Telecommunications

Switzerland's ultra-modern radio and television, mobile, fixed network and broadband infrastructure makes it a highly attractive location for businesses.

Swiss financial centre

A global leader in wealth management, Switzerland's banks, insurance providers and pension funds generate around 10% of the country's value-added.

Energy

The Federal Council is pursuing plans to free Switzerland from reliance on imported, non-renewable energy. Its Energy Strategy 2050 seeks to reduce consumption and increase the share of renewables.

Sectors

The Swiss economy is service-oriented, but also has a strong, export-focused industrial sector. Swiss watches, which are a product of this sector, are known worldwide for their high quality.

Transport

Even though Switzerland tops the world rankings for rail travel by passenger-kilometres per capita, the car remains the country's favourite means of transport. For freight transport, efforts are under way to shift from road to rail.

Social Aspects

Switzerland's stable labour market and low unemployment rate account for a high GDP per capita, excellent healthcare and a social security system that leaves no one behind.

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Switzerland is not only one of the world’s most innovative research nations, but also one of the most competitive.

International level

International research collaboration is high on Switzerland’s agenda.

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In Switzerland the 26 cantons are responsible for compulsory education

Education levels

Primary schoolchildren acquire and develop the basic skills and knowledge needed to further their education.

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Geography

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%).

Nature

Switzerland has a very varied landscape and great habitat diversity.

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Various aspects of the Swiss population at a glance: social demographics, language, religion, sport, cuisine, design, Swiss abroad.

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Organisation, financing and achievements of Swiss science and research presented in two graphics.

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Seven aspects of Switzerland's complex political system presented in simple graphic form.

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Seven charts portray the most important and prominent aspects of Switzerland’s environment, from geography to animals and plants to waste disposal.

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Graphics on the economy, energy, transit, transport, media consumption and social security in Switzerland.

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A construction project serving Europe – The opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel in 2016

The world’s longest railway tunnel – the Gotthard Base Tunnel – was officially opened on 1 June 2016.

Solar Impulse – Around the world in a solar-powered aircraft

Solar Impulse has brought the dream of flying over long distances without the need for fossil fuel a step closer to reality.

A sparkling metallic-grey shard of rock crystal in the heart of the Alps

At an altitude of 2,883 metres and nestled among the glaciers and imposing peaks of the Valais Alps, the new Monte Rosa mountain refuge rises from the icy landscape like a giant sparkling shard of rock crystal.

Protecting cultural and natural heritage of universal value

From the medieval Old Town of Berne to the futuristic city of Brasilia, from the tiny convent of Müstair to the imposing cathedral of Chartres, from the fertile terraced vineyards of Lavaux to the vast desert of Ténéré – all have one thing in common: they are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Swiss Watches

Quality, precision, uniqueness, reliability, tradition, design, innovation … these are just a few of the words that sum up the Swiss watchmaking industry – an industry which manages to produce timepieces that are diminutive yet highly complex, traditional yet state-of-the art.

Mountain records

Switzerland is synonymous with mountains. Not only do they cover one third of the country’s surface area, but they are also of major historical, geopolitical and economic importance. The mountains, for example, have been the selling point of the Swiss tourist industry for more than 100 years.

Cheese in Switzerland

Hard cheese, soft cheese, cottage cheese, cheese made in mountain chalets, cheese made in valley factories, cheese shaved into rosettes, cheese boxed in red pine, cheese melted in wine to make fondue, hot cheese dribbled over potatoes to make raclette...

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