Interesting Facts About Zürich

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Zürich or Zurich (/ˈzjʊərɪk/, Swiss Standard

German: Zürich [ˈtsʏrɪç], German Standard

German Zürich [ˈtsyːʁɪç], Swiss German: Züri [ˈtsyɾi],

French: Zurich [zyʁik], Italian: Zurigo [dzuˈriːɡo], Romansh: Turitg [tuˈrit

ɕ]) is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of

Zürich. It is located in north-central Switzerland[3] at the northwestern

tip of Lake Zürich. The municipality has approximately

400,028 inhabitants, the urban agglomeration 1.315 million,and

the Zurich metropolitan area 1.83 million. Zürich is a hub for railways,

roads, and air traffic. Both Zürich Airport and railway station are the

largest and busiest in the country.

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Interesting Facts About Zurich

If you are a tourist in Zurich, you would be interested to know

that the city has 110 hotel companies with 11.500 beds at their

disposal which provide 2.5 million overnight stays every year,

while Zürich airport serves 20 million passengers. You are very

unlikely to miss out on the high-end accommodation available in

the city if you book well in time.

Did you know that Europe's largest clock face is located in Zurich?

Well, now you know.

Oh and when you sending that postcard to your buddies,

remember that letterboxes in Zurich have two slots - one for the

letter and one for the package. Do not be a miser...send them

something made in Switzerland.

I know this may sound crazy to the average New Yorker, but

Chinese and Mexican restaurants in Zurich are considered exotic

and hence pricey.

You are well advised to learn a little Latin. The Swiss, as

aristocratic as ever, use the language widely. It is the third most

spoken language in the country.

Are you a photography buff? Well, you will have 1200 different

fountains in the city of Zurich to take your photograph. It seems

that the city authorities in Zurich ensure that every street corner

has a fountain. The city is extremely beautiful and clean.

Lac Leman has more than 40 shipwrecks. If you love a little

adventure during your vacation, you could get your snorkeling

gear and head to the lake. It will be an experience you will brag

about for many years to come.

For your information, these brands are all Swiss: Adecco (human

resources), Credit Suisse (banking), Lindt & Sprüngli (chocolate),

Logitech (electronics), Mövenpick (hotels), Nestlé (food), Novartis

(pharmaceuticals), Richemont (luxury goods), Schindler

(lifts/elevators), Securitas (security), Swatch (watches), UBS

(banking), or Winterthur (insurance).

Switzerland is not a cheap destination. You will have to spend a

small fortune to enjoy your vacation in Zurich. However, the

experience is more than worth it. For those travelling to the city

on business, do not let yourself down...slot in a little pleasure in

your busy schedule.

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