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SWITZERLANDSWITZERLAND


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FACTFACT

There are a lot of lakes inSwitzerland, the largest is Lac

Neuchaal

7 million people live in Switzerland

A new president of Switzerland iselected every year.


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The president of Switzerland for 1999was a woman and Jewish. Her name is RuthDreifuss

There are four official languages inSwitzerland: German, French, Italian, andRomanch

There really is no lake named: Lake Geneva.It's real name is Lake Leman.

There are seven members of the Swiss

Federal Council (Executive branch) who areelected for four years. A new President iselected from these seven each year


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LANGUAGESLANGUAGES

Switzerland has 4 official languages

The country has a resident population of7 million inhabitants,

about 20 % of them are foreigners.

In the west of the country people have evolved into French.

In southern Switzerland a Italian dialect is spoken,

In Parliament speakers are free to use their native tongue.


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TRADITIONS & CUSTOMS

The Swiss are really proud of beauty oftheir country. There is a lot of untouchednature and in general people are very

careful with it and set an example as inprotecting the environment.

As a result, Switzerland is far advanced inrecycling waste material.

Chemicals, paper, carton, glass, plastic,

cans, textile, oil and cooking fat are allcollected separately'


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weather inweather in

SwitzerlandSwitzerland


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The temperatures vary a lot too. Height influences the temperaturemost

On mountain tops it may be chilly even in summer and you mayencounter thick layers of snow. In low sunny areas, weather isunpredictable.

Also the amount of precipitation is very variable.

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


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SWISSFESTIVALSSWISSFESTIVALS

The Unspunnen is a celebration of Swiss folklore which takes placeapproximately once every 12 years in the town of Interlaken

UNSPUNNEN FESTIVALS


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STONETHROWINGSTONETHROWING

One of the most famous traditions at the Unspunnen festival is the

stone-throwing competition. The stone used for the main contest isvery heavy approx weighs 167 lb and must be thrown as far aspossible.


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ALPINE WRESTLINGALPINE WRESTLING

alpine wrestling , the contestants wear special shorts over theirtrousers.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 hisshorts.Each bout lasts up to about 10 minutes. If neither succeeds duringthis time it is a draw.

It takes place every 3 years.


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PROCESSIONPROCESSION

On the final day of the unspunnen Festival there is a grandprocession through the streets of Interlaken, ending at the green inthe centre known as Hohematte. Groups from all of the different

cantons of Switzerland take part, portraying the traditions andcharacteristics of their regions


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DEPENDENCE ON TRADE

Small size of domestic market

Imports bulky raw materials

Exports high quality goods


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RESEARCH AND

DEVELOPMENT

Well trained workers

Niche strategy

2.9% of GNP spent on research


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Changed at the end of 20th century

Jobs fell by 25%


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Chemical ,Health and Pharmaceuticals Musical Instuments

Banking And Insurance

Tourism

IMPORTANT INDUSTRIES :


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GUITAR MEDICAL PILLS


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TOURISM MARK BANKING SECURITY


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3.8 Million People Work

Flexible Job Market

Unemployment Rate low

Private Sector Economy

Low Tax Rate

16th Rank


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2/3 and live inurban areas.

In Just 70 Years

Dense Network OFCities


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No Official State Religion

Catholic Church

Swiss Reformed Church Christianity


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Right to Free Expression

MMMMRRRRRRight To Free Expression

Swiss s news agency

Greatest number of newspaper titlesGreater number of newspapertitles.


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Swiss Culture

Switzerland boasts a thriving arts scene,with its architects in particular achieving

world-wide acclaim. The culture of Switzerland ischaracterized by diversity.The Swiss sometimes wonder what keeps

Switzerland together.


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Architecture

y CONTEMPORARY SWISS ARCHITECTS:Innovative Swiss-designed structures can beseen in many countries.

The sleek Charles River Bridge in the US city ofBoston.

y FOREIGN ARCHITECTS IN SWITZERLAND:

A number of prominent buildings in

Switzerland have been designed by foreignarchitects.

They include the Paul Klee Zentrum in Bern(opened 2005)


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Art

PAINTING AND

SCULPTURE: In the 1950s,Swiss artist Max Billdeveloped and popularized

the style "Concrete Art" (as

opposed to "abstract").


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Film Industry

y FILM: Switzerland does not have a large film industry, and, likeother small European countries, is heavily dependent on statesupport.

yFILM FESTIVALS: Switzerland is the venue for one of themajor international film festivals,

held every August in the southern Italian-speaking townLocarno.

The main prize is the Golden Leopard

y LOCATIONS: Switzerland is also a popular location for filmmakers from elsewhere.

The Indian film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, was made almost

entirely in Switzerland.


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Music

FOLK MUSIC:Yodelling and the alphorn arelikely to spring to mind at the mention of musicin Switzerland, although neither is exclusively

Swiss. CLASSICAL MUSIC: Until the 17th century, the

only real musical tradition was church music

A choral tradition developed later

ROCK, POP AND JAZZ: Switzerland has a livelymusic scene

It is home to musicians of many different genres.


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Seasonal Customs

y Advent andChristmas

y WinterCustoms

y Carnival

y Mask traditionsy Easter

y Spring festivals

y Summer's end

y

Autumn festivalsy Wine festivals

y Remembering history

y National Day


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Swissness

y MOUNTAINS AND HEDGEHOGS: Switzerland'smountains have played an essential role in shaping thehistory of the country

and the attitudes of the Swiss people.

y THE SWISS FLAG: Before the 19th century, the Swiss didnot have a common flag.

When they fought in battle, soldiers carried the colors oftheir canton.

y NATIONAL ANTHEM: The Swiss, however, believe intaking 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.


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y ARCHITECTS: St Petersburg is justly famous for itsimposing architecture,

the magnificent buildings stretching along the river Neva.

ySCHOLARS AND SCIENTISTS: Among the first Swiss to

arrive in the imperial city were scholars invited to take uppositions at the Academy of Science.

y ARTISTS: The new Russian capital soon attracted artistsfrom all over Europe, including some from Switzerland.

Their works includes Fine Arts, Jewellers andphotography.


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Swiss Sports

y FOOTBALL: Switzerland can look backproudly on its long footballing history.Footballs most important governing bodiesbased here:

FIFA in Zurich and UEFA in Nyon.

y THIRSTFOR ADVENTURE: Some visitorslike to try out bungee jumping,

which entails jumping from a bridge,platform or suchlike structure, attached only

by a rubber rope.y HIKING: Hiking is popular, especially among

the German speaking Swiss, and amongolder people.


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yWATER SPORTS: The shores of many ofSwitzerland's lakes fill up with bathers and

sun-worshippers on warm summer days.yWINTER SPORTS: People living in

Switzerland don't have far to travel to oneof the many resorts which also attractforeign tourists to the country in winter.

y ICE HOCKEY: Ice hockey is one of themost popular sports in Switzerland. Thestart of the ice hockey season is as eagerlyanticipated as the football championship.

y FUN SPORTS: The Swiss have developed arange of fun ways of getting around on thesnow which are unlikely ever to make it totheWinter Olympics.


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Swiss Food

BREAKFAST: Typicallyincludes bread, butter ormargarine, marmalade orhoney, maybe some cheese

or cereals, plus milk, cold orhot chocolate, tea orcoffee.

LUNCH: as simple as a

sandwich or it could be acomplete meal.


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DINNER: can be a

full main course orjust some bread,cheese, maybe some

dried meat or any

other light meal. DRINKS: Beers andWines with plainwater and hot drinks

flavors' of Coffer and

Tea.


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EDUCATION

IN

SWITZERLAND


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THE ZENTRUM CAMPUS OF THE ETH

ZURICH


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EDUCATION IS DIVIDED INTO:

1.PRIMARY

2.SECONDARY


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3.TERTIARY

Switzerland has the2nd highest rate offoreign students in

tertiary education.


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FAMOUS UNIVERSITIES

1.UNIVERSITAT ZURICH(ZH)

NEWSWEEK GLOBAL UNIVERSITY RANKING

46th GLOBALLYAND 11th IN EUROPE

PROFFESIONAL RANKING OFWORLD UNIVERSITIES

32th GLOBALLYAND 1Oth IN EUROPE


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UNIVERSITAT ZURICH


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2.UNIVERSITAT ST. GALLEN(HSG)(SG)

MBA CURRENTLY RANKED AS TOP PROGRAMME

IN GERMAN-SPEAKING EUROPE.

STUDENTSWITH GMAT SCORE OF 680 AND 5YRSWORKEXP(2007)

STUDENTSWITH GMAT SCORE OF 690 AND 6YRS

WORK EXP(2008)


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INFRASTRUCTURE


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1.COMMUNICATION

INTERNET IN SWITZERLAND

2.ENERGY

ELECTRICITY

56%

39%

5% 0%

HYDRO

POWER

PLANTS

NUCLEAR

POWER

PLANTS

THERMAL

POWER AND

OTHER

PLANTS

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3.TRANSPORTATION

AIRPORTS

CITY SERVED/LOCATION ICAO IATA AIRPORT NAME

GENEVA LSGG GVA GENEVA COINTRININTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

ST.GALLEN/ALTENRHEIN LSZR ACH ST.GALLEN-ALTENRHEIN

AIRPORT

ZURICH/KLOTEN LSZH ZRH ZURICH AIRPORT/KLOTEN

AIRPORT


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RAIL TRANSPORT


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Standard 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 withstopovers allowed.

City-City-Tickets and City-Tickets

1. City-City-Tickets are valid for a day, can be bought in first or secondclass, for single or return journeys, and Half-Fare Card discountsapply.

2.City-Tickets are similar to City-City-Tickets but provide localtransportation only in the destination city. It can be bought at ticketmachines or ticket counters.


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ENVIRONMENT

IN

SWITZERLAND


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Environment includes:

Water quality:

Switzerland's water resources are used for avariety of different purposes, including

drinking, power generation, transport,

irrigation and leisure activities.


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Air pollution:

Air pollution is a constant source of concern. Thedifferent types of pollution are dangerous to humanhealth and damaging to the environment as well asto buildings and monuments.

Technical improvements have helped to reduce theemission of pollutants in the last two decades.

Between 1990 and 2000 there was a particularlysharp rise in greenhouse gas emissions by planes,both national and international.


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Climate change:

In Switzerland the immediate impact of temperature

rises on the human population which come from themountains and their cover of snow and ice.

The leading reinsurance company, Swissre, hascalled for strategies to implemented now to tackle

climate change before it is too late.

Biodiversity in Switzerland

It is estimated that Switzerland is home to over 50,000species of plants and animals although only 83 ofthese are mammals, most of them bats and othersmall species.


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Role of forests..

While there are no enormous forested areas inSwitzerland, there are no areas without forests

either. Deciduous forests (beech and oak) grow ataltitudes of up to 1,300 meters (4,264 feet).Coniferous forests (like pine, Scots pine andspruce) grow at up to 1,900 meters (6,232 feet).

Role of forests..

While there are no enormous forested areas in Switzerland,

there are no areas without forests either. Deciduous forests

(beech and oak) grow at altitudes of up to 1,300 meters

(4,264 feet). Coniferous forests (like pine, Scots pine and

spruce) grow at up to 1,900 meters (6,232 feet).


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Melting glaciers

When glaciers melt, the outflow of water doesnot necessarily increase gradually.


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Switzerland is heavily active in recycling and anti-

littering regulations and is one of the top recyclersin the world, with 66% to 96% of recyclable

materials being recycled.


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How is health insurance an imp

factor?

Health insurance is compulsory for all personsresident in Switzerland (within three months of

taking up residence or being born in the

country).

International civil servants, members of

permanent missions and their family membersare exempted from compulsory healthinsurance.


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Contents:

Cover & costs

Private cover

Organisation


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Cover and costs

Health insurance covers the costs of medical

treatment and hospitalization of the insured.

This is done:

by means of an annual excess(or deductible,called thefranchise)

and by a charge of 10% of the costs over


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Private cover:

This can include dental treatment and private

ward hospitalisation which are not covered

by the compulsory insurance.

As far as the compulsory health insurance is

concerned, the insurance companies cannot

set any conditions relating to age, sex or stateof health for coverage.


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Organization

The Swiss healthcare system is a combination ofpublic, subsidized private and totally private systems:

Public: e. g. the University of Geneva Hospital(HUG) with 2,350 beds, 8,300 staff and 50,000

patients per year; Subsidized private: the home care services to which

one may have recourse in case of a difficultpregnancy, after childbirth, illness, accident,handicap or old age;

Totally private: doctors in private practice and inprivate clinics.

It is shown as:


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In 2006 life expectancy at birth was 79 years for men

and 84 years for women. It is among the highest inthe world.

Spending on health is particularly high, with 11.5%ofGDP (2003) and, from 1990.With ageingpopulations and new healthcare technologies, healthspending will likely continue to rise.

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