Hello fellows! Hope you all are doing good. Here’s another blog on the series “KNOW OUR WORLD”. So, in this blog, we’ll discuss the country with the amazing mountains, heaps of lakes and beautiful villages that make the most beautiful scenery I.e; Switzerland.
Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country. It has numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Also, Swiss watches and chocolate are world-renowned.
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Let’s have a look at some important aspects of the country.
- Official Name: Swiss Confederation (Confoederatio Helvetica).
- Religion: Christianity.
- National Anthem: Schweizerpsalm (Swiss Psalm).
- Language: German, French, Italian and Romansh.
- Currency: Swiss franc.
- National Flower: Edelweiss.
- National Bird: Turaco.
- National Flag:
- The flag ultimately is based on the imperial war flag of them, which bore a white cross on red.
- National Day: 1 August
- Capital city: Bern
Geography:
Switzerland is located in Europe. Switzerland is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country shares a land border with Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy and France.
- Largest city (population) : Zurich
Polity:
- President: Simonetta Sommaruga
- First President: Jonas Furrer (1848–1849)
Some interesting facts:
- The Swiss Aletsch Glacier is the longest in Europe.
- The highest mountain summit in Switzerland is the Dufour-Spitze of Monte Rosa
- The steepest cog railway in the world is Pilatus mountain in Lucerne.
- Switzerland’s longest river is the Rhine River.
- Switzerland’s Grande Dixence Dam is the tallest gravity dam in the world.
- The world’s leading particle physics laboratory CERN is located within Switzerland’s borders.
- Switzerland is an animal-loving country, with several laws protecting the rights of their furry friends.
Hope this blog would help you ease knowing Switzerland better. We’ll keep updating new blogs about different countries to help you in your preparation for competitive exams like SSC CHSL, NET JRF etc.
In the next blog, we’ll discuss some interesting facts about “UAE“. so, stay tuned. All the best.
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