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Interesting Facts about Switzerland

Switzerland Interesting Facts

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a country in Europe. Here are some interesting facts about Switzerland:

  • Marriage age in Switzerland is late.
     
  • There are 7000 lakes in Switzerland.
     
  • Switzerland has one of the highest rates of gun ownership, but the lowest crime rates.
     
  • Switzerland is one of the most innovative country in the world.
     
  • Switzerland is one of the countries with the highest quality of life.
     
  • Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries to live in.
     
  • Switzerland has four national languages.
     
  • Less than 15% of the Alps actually belong to Switzerland.
     
  • Switzerland has 208 mountains and the highest peaks in Europe.
     
  • Assisted Suicide is legal in Switzerland and it attracts Suicide Tourists.
     
  • Swiss meat is one of the most expensive in the world.
     
  • Switzerland is fully prepared for nuclear war.
     
  • Watch was invented in Switzerland.
     
  • Switzerland makes and eats a lot of chocolate.
     
  • Switzerland is a birthplace of the Red Cross.
     
  • In Switzerland, it is forbidden to give a child a name that could harm his interests.
     
  • Switzerland is the birthplace of many inventions, including Einstein's most famous formula.
     
  • The highest railway station of Europe is in Switzerland.
     
  • The highest gravity dam of the world is located in Switzerland.
     
  • Sunday in Switzerland is considered a day of silence. People are prohibited from doing anything that creates loud noise and may disturb others.
     
  • In Switzerland, you cannot own one animal, only couples are allowed. Additionally, you need to pay taxes for the animal.
     
  • Switzerland has one of the cleanest lakes in the world.
     
  • Each city in Switzerland has its own constitution and rules.
     
  • The longest tunnel in the world is located in Switzerland.
     
  • The Swiss drink a lot of wine.
     
  • Switzerland shares land borders with Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein.

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