SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Landscape of SwitzerlandLandscape of Switzerland

Switzerland is made up of mostly Switzerland is made up of mostly mountains with a high plain in the middle mountains with a high plain in the middle of the country.of the country.

This plain accounts for almost all of the This plain accounts for almost all of the large cities in Switzerland including large cities in Switzerland including Geneva, Bern, and Zurich.Geneva, Bern, and Zurich.

The name of the mountain range that runs The name of the mountain range that runs through Switzerland is the Alps.through Switzerland is the Alps.

Switzerland’s Switzerland’s PopulationPopulation

Switzerland has many different ethnic Switzerland has many different ethnic groups and religions.groups and religions.

The country has four different national The country has four different national languages. German, French, Italian, and languages. German, French, Italian, and RomanschRomansch

Most Swiss Speak GermanMost Swiss Speak German

Switzerland’s EconomySwitzerland’s Economy

The economy of Switzerland is very powerful. The economy of Switzerland is very powerful. Switzerland is known as the economic Switzerland is known as the economic powerhouse of the entire continent of Europe. powerhouse of the entire continent of Europe.

Switzerland is the home to many international Switzerland is the home to many international banks and money lending institutions. banks and money lending institutions.

Other organizations such as the Red Cross also Other organizations such as the Red Cross also have their headquarters in Switzerland.have their headquarters in Switzerland.

Swiss TourismSwiss Tourism

Tourism in Switzerland is a large part of Tourism in Switzerland is a large part of their economy.their economy.

Switzerland is in the middle of Europe, so Switzerland is in the middle of Europe, so it offers access from many different it offers access from many different directions.directions.

The Swiss Alps are one of the top tourist The Swiss Alps are one of the top tourist destinations in Europe.destinations in Europe.

Global warming is having an effect on the Global warming is having an effect on the skiing industry inn Switzerland.skiing industry inn Switzerland.

NeutralityNeutrality

Switzerland has managed to stay neutral Switzerland has managed to stay neutral throughout several wars.throughout several wars.

Switzerland was neutral through both of Switzerland was neutral through both of the World Warsthe World Wars

A scandal involving Nazi money and Swiss A scandal involving Nazi money and Swiss Banks came to light in the recent past.Banks came to light in the recent past.

Neutral SwitzerlandNeutral Switzerland The main reasons behind the neutrality of The main reasons behind the neutrality of

Switzerland lies within their borders. Switzerland lies within their borders. Many different ethnic groups live within the Many different ethnic groups live within the

boundaries of the country. This means boundaries of the country. This means they would have a very difficult time they would have a very difficult time choosing sides in a war.choosing sides in a war.

Therefore Switzerland remains neutral in Therefore Switzerland remains neutral in all conflicts, both on and off of the all conflicts, both on and off of the European continent.European continent.