SWITZERLAND

MARIA YOUSEF
ROLL NO 51
SUBMITTED TO: SIR GOHAR PIRZADA
WHERE SWITZERLAND IS LOCATED
Switzerland is a landlocked mountainous country in South-Central Europe,
.bordered by Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Liechtenstein
With an area of 41,285 km², the country is just slightly smaller than the
.Netherlands or almost twice the size of the US state of New Jersey
Switzerland has a population of just under 8.7 million people (in 2020); the
.capital city is Bern; the largest city is Zürich
Spoken languages are German, French, Italian and Romansch, traditionally
.spoken in the different regions (cantons) of the country
 COUNTRY FLAG

The white cross is known as the Swiss

cross or the federal cross. Its arms are
equilateral, and its ratio of length to width is
7:6.
The white cross on the red base represents
the belief in Christianity. The Swiss flag in
the traditional sense represents freedom,
honor, and loyalty. The Swiss flag in
modern times also represents neutrality,
democracy, peace, and shelter.
 NATIONAL LANGUAGE
The four official languages are
,German
,French
Italian, and
.Romansh
Each of them is spoken in
.different regions
CULTURE OF SWITZERLAND
SYMBOL
These include the bear, bull,
ram, ibex, lion, and eagle.
Other popular Swiss symbols
worth mentioning may include
Swiss cheese, Swiss chocolate,
.Rösti, and the Swiss Army knife
CULTURE OF SWITZERLAND
RELIGION
Most people living in Switzerland are Christian. Approx. 38% are Roman
Catholic, and 27% are Protestant (2015 figures). There are also many other
religions represented in Switzerland: 5% Muslim, 0.5% Buddhist, and
.0.3% Jewish
CULTURE OF SWITZERLAND
VALUES
The Swiss value cleanliness, honesty, hard work, and material
".possessions. Motto: "Unity, yes; Uniformity, no
CULTURE OF SWITZERLAND
RITUALS
.Celebration of St Nicholas •

.Horse show in Saignelegier •

Onion market in Bern (Zibelemärit) •

.Basel Fasnacht •

.The Sechseläuten •

.Wrestling is not a sport for brutes •

.Igniting the dance floor in Appenzell •

.A cow wouldn't find her calf there •

HOFSTEDE OF SWITZERLAND
 WHY IS SWITZERLAND A GOOD
MARKET PLACE
Switzerland has a strategic location .1
Highly skilled workforce .2
Highly developed industries .3
Switzerland is a center of innovation .4
Excellent infrastructure .5
Concern for the environment .6
Transparency in business .7
Competitive tax rates .8
Stable political environment .9
Financial stability .10