Facts about Switzerland

Switzerland is the most romantic country in Europe full of snowy mountains, spectacular landscapes, crystal clear lakes and the multi-cultured cities. Switzerland is a European country lying in its center bordered by Germany in the north, France in the west, Italy in the south and Austria in the east. Its beauty attracts number of tourists all the year round. It is also a major center for international business. Tourism in Switzerland is thus a significant sector with the many distinguished tourist destinations in Switzerland.

Facts about Switzerland

1. The beautiful and striking Swiss Alps cover 60% of the total area of this country. This makes Switzerland the second most alpine country following Austria. Dufourspitze is the highest summit that is seen in Swiss Alps.
2. Among the world's national economies, Switzerland ranks second.
3. The languages spoken here are German, Italian and French. Many diverse cultured people live here.
4. In this country you will find different kinds of terrain and topography with plateaus and high mountain ranges. The mountainous areas are not so populated but the Middle Land is one of the most populated areas and comprises of hilly areas as well as open pastures.
5. Switzerland enjoys a very temperate climate. The climate basically varies in this country. The summer season is warm but also humid. In wintertime, the low-lying areas generally experience snowfall and fog. The winters have an alternate weather of snow and sun.
6. The cuisine of Switzerland is scrumptious and has the influence of neighboring areas of France and Germany. Here, you can find dishes that are purely of Swiss origin.
7. This country completely depends on farming and agriculture. The urban Swiss environment still includes gardens as part of the landscapes. There are many tiny farms that can be seen in many areas.
8. The Swiss have a long tradition of watchmaking, and are the incontested leader in luxury watches, with brands like Chopard, Rado, Rolex, TAG Heuera and Tissot.
9. Talking about sports then the famous sport is football in Switzerland. You will also find ice hockey as the most popular sport in this country. Famous tennis players such as Roger Federer and Martina Hingis are the famous tennis players thus making tennis also as the famous sport. What not, you will also find wrestling popular in the rural areas of Switzerland.
10. The religion that is mainly seen here is Christianity.
11. Zurich and Geneva are amongst the most populated cities of Switzerland. Geneva is predominantly known for its attractive museums and rich culture.
12. Apart from Geneva and Zurich, Lugano, Locarno, Lucerne, St Moritz, Interlaken, Berne (the capital city) and Swiss Alps are the major tourist destinations in Switzerland.
    

These are the renowned facts of Switzerland which really make it a breathtaking and amazing country in Europe.