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Thursday, July 30, 2020

Travel Day -> Switzerland

Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like capital Bern’s Zytglogge clock tower and Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking and finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world renowned.



The flag of Switzerland consists of a white cross in the center of a red squared background. Swiss Flag Meaning: The white cross on the red base represents faith in Christianity. The Swiss flag traditionally stands for freedom, honor and fidelity.

Switzerland's national flag is a red square (not a rectangle!) with a white cross on it, whose arms do not reach the borders. Until 1890 the arms of the white cross had the same width as their length, but then it was decided that they should be one sixth longer than wide.


CapitalBern
Largest cityZürich
Official languagesGerman
French
Italian
Romansh
Religion
Demonym(s)English: Swiss,
GermanSchweizer(in),
FrenchSuisse(sse),
Italiansvizzero/svizzera, or elvetico/elvetica,
RomanshSvizzer/Svizra
GovernmentFederal semi-direct democracy under a multi-party parliamentary directorial republic



Area
• Total
15,940 sq mi (about 2x's the size of NJ)
Population
• 2019 estimate
 8,570,146 (about the same as NJ)


CurrencySwiss franc (CHF)



Current Time: 7:15pm (6 hours ahead)
Current Temp: 89 degrees, sunny
Flights: non available from the US at this time 


Swiss Plateau

Swiss Alps

the Jura

Switzerland is known by a variety of names:
Schweiz (German)
Suisse (French)
Svizzera (Italian)
Svizra (Romansh)
Confoederation Helvetica shortened to Helvetia (Latin)

Swiss Geography


Monte Rosa

Matterhorn

inversion

Gotthard Base Tunnel


SWISS CHOCOLATE

Fun Fact: Founded by Henri Nestlé, the Nestlé company started off in 1867 as a small business that initially focused on baby formula. In 1905, after joining forces with Milkmaid, the first Nestlé chocolate was made. Later, in the 20th century, they developed more chocolates that are known today. They also branched out into the pharmaceutical industry and acquired Mövenpick Ice Cream, a Swiss ice cream brand.

Zurich

Underground Bunker

Swiss Army Knife



Solar Impulse 2

Jungfraujoch Railway System

Ibex
Lake Geneva


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