Switzerland

SWITZERLAND

- OFFICAL NAME -

Swiss Confederation

- LOCATION-

Situated in Western Europe

Switzerland is a landlocked country.

bordered by

Bern is the capital

- PEOPLE -

Population is approximately 7.8 million people.

4 languages spoken…..GermanFrenchItalian

Romansh (small speaking in the east)

German, French, Italian are official languages

NO official state religion but Christianity is a predominant religion (82%).

- CULTURE -

Diversity up on the regionMay be shared through the neighboring countryBut the country itself being rooted in western European culture.

Culture in Switzerland….

Culture in Switzerland

• Mostly expressed in……….- Music- dance- wood carving- embroidery

- A trumpet-like- made of wood - has become alongside Swiss music

Alphorn….

Alpenrose

- Swiss folkdance group

Embroidery is used for the decoration of fabric

Swiss Embroidery

- COSTUMES -

a puffy blouse and skirt.

beautiful floral embroidery

White tight

cropped jackets

loose-fitting shirt

trousers

- SPORTS -

Popular sport….

• Soccer

Popular sport….

• Tennis

Popular sport….

• Ice hockey

Popular sport….

• Bike

- pioneer in -

CHOCOLATE

• had been made in Switzerland since the 18th century

WATCH INDESTRY

- Environment -

Swiss National park- Established in 1914- Over 50,000 species of plants and animals

Forests - Covered 31% of Swiss surface area

- Tourism -

The Chillon castle

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