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Switzerland : History and more...
Surface: Switzerland has a total land area of 39,770 sq km.
Population: Switzerland has an approximate population of 7,554,670 (July 2007). This include 65% Germans, 18% French, 10% Italians, 1% Romansh and 6% others.
System of government: Switzerland has a federal republic government.
Capital: The capital of Switzerland is Bern and has 127,000 inhabitants.
Religion: Majority of the population is Roman Catholic and Protestants.
Official Language: German, French, Italian and Romansh are the official languages of Switzerland.
Government: Switzerland has a federal republic government.
Climate: Switzerland experiences a temperate climate with rainy, snowy winters and humid summers.
Units of measure and electricity: Switzerland follows the metric system and the official unit of electricity is 230 V, 50 Hz.
Time Zone: Switzerland standard time zone is GMT + 1.
Currency: Swiss franc (1 € = 1.65 CHF).
Travel documents required: A tourist visa is required for entering Switzerland.
Economy
Banking, tourism and pharmaceuticals are very important industries for the Swiss economy. Though not a member of the EU, Switzerland has aligned it policies with that of the EU to enhance competitiveness.
Switzerland is one of the more expensive countries of Europe. The average cost for tourists staying in a hotel is about 150 CHF. A three-course meal in an average restaurant will cost anywhere between 30–50 CHF.
switzerland vacations Ideas
switzerland vacations Idea 1:
Spend some time in a traditional Swiss mountain farm village. A vacation at Gimmelwald is for those who want to really take it slow because there is not much "excitement" but there is plenty of "atmosphere". The best activity is to take a walking tour of the town through "Times Square", Main Street, the Water Fountain, the old school house and fire station, and Walter's bar.
switzerland vacations Idea 2:
Every year, Grindelwald hosts World Snow Festival. Artists come from all over the world to turn the town center into a beautiful land of ice sculpture. It's a popular event and the world-class ice carvers turn out some stunning pieces. Mingle with the artists and maybe you will even get a chance to carve your own piece.
switzerland vacations Idea 3:
Crans Montana is the home of the Canon European Masters Golf Tournament. This annual September event makes a great golf holiday amid the splendor of the Alpine peaks of the Rhone Valley. This is Switzerland's biggest golfing event attracting players from around the world making a unique opportunity to watch some of the world's top golf pros.
switzerland vacations Idea 4:
The International Festival of Music Lucerne is a 61-year-old festival tradition that has become one of the leading events of classical music in the world. It is also a sponsor of contemporary music and art events directly connected with music. The biggest names in classical music participate in this world class festival that begins in mid-August and runs for four weeks.
switzerland vacations Idea 5:
The Locarno Film Festival is considered by some to be one of the world's top film festivals. The Piazza Grande has a giant screen, state of the art technical facilities and seating for 7,000. Audience attendance has grown dramatically as the Locarno Festival remains a place which is open to all film fans everywhere.
switzerland vacations Idea 6:
For tennis fans the Rado Swiss Open in Gstaad is the place to go. The tournament is held in the beginning of July and is a principal fixture on the international ATP tour drawing the best players in the world. It has twice won the player's vote in the past five years as the best tournament of the World Series.
switzerland vacations Idea 7:
The Montreux Jazz Festival is held on the eastern shore of beautiful Lake Geneva. Its 16 day long program includes jazz, blues, rock, world-music, rock and pop. Some 200,000 visitors from all over the world attend the Festival each year so see and hear some of the the greatest musical performers in the world.
switzerland vacations Idea 8:
Lake Geneva, on the border of France and Switzerland, is an incredibly beautiful resort area that has been called the "Swiss Riviera". Castles, museums, spas, resort towns, and vineyards all draw in the crowds. The most interesting town is Lauusanne, home of the Museum of Art Brut and Switzerland's most important cathedral.
switzerland vacations Idea 9:
For a great place to walk the countryside try the village of Lenk in the Simmen valley of the Alps. The area is full of easy hiking trails that are well marked and well maintained. There are two major lifts that bring hikers up to the higher level trails. Lenk is well off the beaten path and presents a good slice of Swiss life.
switzerland vacations Idea 10:
Adelboden has been awarded the Families Welcome Quality Seal and so is a very popular holiday destination for families. Igloos, a snowman village, a slide, and a carousel lift are some of the attractions at the popular Winter Games Park. Children over three can learn to ski and junior ski lifts are available. Sledding, Skibock and snow-tubing are some of the other activities.
switzerland vacations Idea 11:
An excellent Switzerland family vacation spot is the Swiss Open-Air Museum in Ballenburg, near Brienz. But this is not a big stuffy building. This museum is a mini-Switzerland spread out over more than 2,000 acres of beautiful Swiss countryside. Walk among the buildings, many hundreds of years old. The gardens and fields all provide a pleasant cultural and historical experience. Over 250 farm animals live here and many are OK for the kids to touch and pet. Craft demonstrations showcase activities such as bread baking, spinning, weaving, bobbin lace making and wood carving.
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