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O There are a lot of lakes in

Switzerland, the largest is Lac
Neuchaal
O 7 million people live in Switzerland
O A new president of Switzerland is
elected every year.
G The president of Switzerland for 1999
was a woman and Jewish. Her name is Ruth
Dreifuss

GThere are four official languages in

Switzerland: German, French, Italian, and
Romanch

GThere really is no lake named: Lake Geneva.

It's real name is Lake Leman.

G There are seven members of the Swiss

Federal Council (Executive branch) who are
elected for four years. A new President is
elected from these seven each year
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Switzerland has 4 official languages

The country has a resident population of ½
  


about 20 % of them are foreigners.

In the west of the country people have evolved into  .

In southern Switzerland a   dialect is spoken,

In Parliament speakers are free to use their native tongue.

TRADITIONS & CUSTOMS

The Swiss are really proud of beauty of

their country. There is a lot of untouched
nature and in general people are very
careful with it and set an example as in
protecting the environment.

As a result, Switzerland is far advanced in

recycling waste material.

Chemicals, paper, carton, glass, plastic,

cans, textile, oil and cooking fat are all
collected separately
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The temperatures vary a lot too. Height influences the temperature

most

On mountain tops it may be chilly even in summer and you may

encounter thick layers of snow. In low sunny areas, weather is
unpredictable.

Also the amount of precipitation is very variable.

In this dry and sunny valley, grapes, apricots and grapefruits grow.
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UNSPUNNEN FESTIVALS

The Unspunnen is a celebration of Swiss folklore which takes place

approximately once every 12 years in the town of Interlaken
  
One of the most famous traditions at the Unspunnen festival is the
stone-throwing competition. The stone used for the main contest is
very heavy approx weighs 167 lb and must be thrown as far as
possible.
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alpine wrestling , the contestants wear special shorts over their

trousers.
One hand grips the opponent's belt (through a hole at the back)
and the other grips the bottom of his shorts.
The aim is to throw the opponent onto his back (with both
shoulders touching the ground), without losing the grip on his
shorts.
Each bout lasts up to about 10 minutes. If neither succeeds during
this time it is a draw.

It takes place every 3 years.

  
 
On the final day of the unspunnen Festival there is a grand
procession through the streets of Interlaken, ending at the green in
the centre known as Hohematte. Groups from all of the different
cantons of Switzerland take part, portraying the traditions and
characteristics of their regions
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other small European countries, is heavily dependent on state
support.
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major international film festivals,
held every August in the southern Italian-speaking town
Locarno.
The main prize is the Golden Leopard
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makers from elsewhere.
The Indian film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, was made almost
entirely in Switzerland.
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O Ô  & Úodelling and the alphorn are

likely to spring to mind at the mention of music
in Switzerland, although neither is exclusively
Swiss.
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only real musical tradition was church music
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music scene
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not have a common flag.
Yhen they fought in battle, soldiers carried the colors of
their canton.
 
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taking things at a more leisurely pace.
The current anthem was composed in 1841,
but it took another 140 years for it to be officially adopted.
 
  & St Petersburg is justly famous for its
imposing architecture,
the magnificent buildings stretching along the river Neva.
 
 a    & Among the first Swiss to
arrive in the imperial city were scholars invited to take up
positions at the Academy of Science.
   & The new Russian capital soon attracted artists
from all over Europe, including some from Switzerland.
Their works includes Fine Arts, Jewellers and
photography.
 

 Ô& Switzerland can look back

proudly on its long footballing history.
Footballǯs most important governing bodies
based here:
FIFA in Zurich and UEFA in Nyon.
 
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like to try out bungee jumping,
which entails jumping from a bridge,
platform or suchlike structure, attached only
by a rubber rope.

& Hiking is popular, especially among
the German speaking Swiss, and among
older people.
  
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Switzerland's lakes fill up with bathers and
sun-worshippers on warm summer days.
  
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Switzerland don't have far to travel to one
of the many resorts which also attract
foreign tourists to the country in winter.
  
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most popular sports in Switzerland. The
start of the ice hockey season is as eagerly
anticipated as the football championship.
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range of fun ways of getting around on the
snow which are unlikely ever to make it to
the Yinter Olympics.
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includes bread, butter or
margarine, marmalade or
honey, maybe some cheese
or cereals, plus milk, cold or
hot chocolate, tea or
coffee.
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sandwich or it could be a
complete meal.
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dried meat or any
other light meal.
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water and hot drinks
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GStandard Tickets
1. Journeys of less than 115 km, the ticket is valid for a day.

2. For longer journeys, return tickets are valid for up to 10 days with
stopovers allowed.
GCity-City-Tickets and City-Tickets

1. City-City-Tickets are valid for a day, can be bought in first or second

class, for single or return journeys, and Half-Fare Card discounts
apply.

2.City-Tickets are similar to City-City-Tickets but provide local

transportation only in the destination city. It can be bought at ticket
machines or ticket counters.





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O Yater quality:

Switzerland's water resources are used for a

variety of different purposes, including
drinking, power generation, transport,
irrigation and leisure activities.
O Air pollution:

O Air pollution is a constant source of concern. The

different types of pollution are dangerous to human
health and damaging to the environment as well as
to buildings and monuments.
O Technical improvements have helped to reduce the
emission of pollutants in the last two decades.
O Between 1990 and 2000 there was a particularly
sharp rise in greenhouse gas emissions by planes,
both national and international.
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in the world, with 66% to 96% of recyclable
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O Health insurance is compulsory for all persons
resident in Switzerland (within three months of
taking up residence or being born in the
country).

O International civil servants, members of

permanent missions and their family members
are exempted from compulsory health
insurance.
O Health insurance covers the costs of medical
treatment and hospitalization of the insured.
However, the insured person pays part of the
cost of treatment.

 

O Cover & costs

O Private cover
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Health insurance covers the costs of medical

treatment and hospitalization of the insured.
This is done:
O by means of an annual excess(or deductible,
called the ©
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O and by a charge of 10% of the costs over

   

O This can include dental treatment and private

ward hospitalisation which are not covered
by the compulsory insurance.

O As far as the compulsory health insurance is

concerned, the insurance companies cannot
set any conditions relating to age, sex or state
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wSpending on health is particularly high, with 11.5%

of GDP (2003) and, from 1990. Yith ageing
populations and new healthcare technologies, health
spending will likely continue to rise.