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What do the colors on the Swiss flag mean?
The Swiss Embassy says: THE SWISS FLAG Among the flags of contemporary European countries,...
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What is the capital of Switzerland?
The capital of Switzerland is Berne. Bern is the Capital of Switzerland
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What is the highest mountain in Switzerland?
K2, on the Pakistan-China border, is 28,251 feet in elevation. Answer #2 We aren't talking about Nepal, right? The highest...
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How did Switzerland get its name?
The German (and English) country designation "Schweiz" or "Switzerland respectively, along with the Swiss flag, is derived from...
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Where is Zurich?
In the northeast part of Switzerland, in Europe.
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How is Christmas celebrated in Switzerland?
I live in Lithuania. That's not far from Switzerland. However, it would be hard to answer "How is Christmas celebrated in my...
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What is Switzerland's economy like?
Switzerland is one of the most prosperous countries in the world. The key sectors of the economy are financial services,...
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What kind of food do they eat in Switzerland?
Switzerland is a multi-ethnic country with the three main groups being German, French and Italian. Moreover, each group is...
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What is Switzerland's absolute location?
the absoulute location is 56degrees nrth, 67 degrees west
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What is the terrain of Switzerland?
mountainous, dry land, hilly
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What are good places for hiking in Switzerland I'm looking for 3 different places to use as a base for day hikes.?
Go to the engadine, or the alpes vaudoise, or even the bernese oberland. For the bernese oberland... There's either the zone...
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What are the Swiss traditional clothes?
i don't think if swiss has cultural clothes
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How do you say 'Merry Christmas' in Switzerland?
There is no one Swiss language, there are several language spoken in Switzerland. It would depend on the area of Switzerland you...
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Why is CH the international abbreviation for Switzerland?
It stands for "Confederatio Helvetica," Latin for Swiss Confederation. Switzerland has four national languages: German, French,...
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What is Austria famous for?
It is famous 4 its food Answer Austria is famous for it's Apfelstrudel and Pez candy. Answer Traditionally, Austria has...
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What is the current population of Switzerland?
A 2007 estimate shows the population of Switzerland to be 7,554,661, with an overall density of 190 persons per square kilometer...
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What is the postal code for switzerland?
Switzerland is distinguished by putting an CH (Confoederatio Helvetica) on parcels, etc... but, of course, every - even small...
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What is the most popular sport in Switzerland?
BMX, bicycle motor cross, but riden in the streets. Answer The most popular sport is football (or soccer). Ice hockey is...
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Is Israel socialist?
Israel is democratic and is home to several political parties which stretch across the political spectrum. However, since its...
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Could a person get by living in all parts of Switzerland if the only languages he was fluent in were English and French?
of course if you live in the french part of switzerland ;-b Answer If you actually live abroad, simply getting by without...
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Who is the president of Switzerland?
The president changes every year in Switzerland. He is always a member of the Federal Council (= the Swiss governement, formed of...
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Who is the richest person in Iran?
Rafsanjani
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In interview the person ask me why u want to jet airways?
Answer Only you can answer this question as it is you who wants to work for Jet Airways. So ask yourself why you want this...
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What airport does easyjet fly to in Geneva Switzerland?
Geneva Airport Answer Yes, but the official name is aéroport Genève cointrin.
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What continent is Switzerland on?
Europe
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What Swiss city is the center for conferences?
Usually that should be Geneva, as a seat of the UN. But as capital of a neutral country, Berne, or as a financial fortress,...
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What languages do they speak in Switzerland?
Switzerland's official languages are: German, French, Italian, and Romansch.
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What is the cost of a train ticket from Geneva to Paris?
Cost of Train Ticket The price ranges from 20 euros for early booking, on some trains, in 2nd class to 120.60 euros for full...
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What is the climate in Zurich during mid September?
about 70 in the day and 50 in the night.
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What are some historical places in Switzerland?
there are some Zurich city, Benedict university,Genevo, Fifa building, UEFa building... Answer Whole Switzerland IS a...
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What is Switzerland?
Switzerland, federal republic in west central Europe. Switzerland is a small, landlocked country set amid mountainous terrain in...
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Famous people in switzerland?
Ursula ANDRESS Actress, first "Bond girl" Born March 19, 1936
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What does Zermatt mean in German?
Zermatt is the name of a resort town in the Swiss Alps. Prettysharp.
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What is the capital population of switzerland?
Did you mean: " ... which city has the most inhabitants?" That's Zurich in the north-east (ca. 300'000). Or: " ... what's the...
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Why is switzerland not apart of the eu?
because the majority of swiss people vote against being in the european union... because of some disadvantages Answer Every...
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What is the longest railroad tunnel in Switzerland?
The Simplon Tunnel linking Brig with Domodossola (in Italy) is 19.8 km (about 12 miles) long. It was originally completed in 1906...
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What are some famous landmarks in Switzerland?
the alps and the chapel bridge
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What are Switzerland's natural resources?
hydropower potential, timber, and salt
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Is Salzburg in Switzerland?
Salzburg is in Austria were mozart was born
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Do trains run on boxing day in Switzerland?
All connections are served 365 days/year... with an astonishing (according to an international study) delay rate of approximately...
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What does Switzerlands flag look like?
white cross on a solid red background
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Why is Switzerland called as 'He' instead of 'She' referred to other countries?
I'm puzzled as I've never heard Switzlerland referred to as 'he'.
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Who is Switzerland's current leader?
The president of Switzerland is elected by the Federal Assembly and serves a one year term. The current president is Hans-Rudolf...
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Who is the current mayor of Walenstadt Switzerland?
Werner Schnider
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What are Girl Scouts called in Switzerland?
Using an internet translation site, the Scout Movement of Switzerland are called at each level: Wolfcubs ages 8-11, Scouts...
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What is the national currency of Switzerland?
The Swiss Franc, which is divided up into 100 units called Rappen in German, Centimes in French, Centesimi in Italian and Rap in...
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Name of the border which separates Switzerland and Italy?
The border between Italy and Switzerland are: The Alps Lake of Lugano Lago Maggiore
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What is the average temperature of Switzerland?
5odegrees
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Which country has the warmer climate year round Switzerland or sudan?
sudan
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What is Switzerland's public sanitation like?
Like everything else in Switzerland--very neat and orderly.
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What is a mountain range in Switzerland?
Alps swiss alps Jura Mountains
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What country is Geneva in?
Geneva is in Switzerland.
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Where is lausanne?
Lausanne is a city in switzerland: www.lausanne.ch On the eastern shore of Lake Geneva, in Switzerland.
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What is the difference between German Deutsch and German Schweiz languages?
Swiss German (Schwyzerdütsch) is generally regarded as a variety (or rather, a set of varieties/dialects) of German. Swiss...
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What is Switzerland famous for?
Switzerland is famous for: - being 700 years old - having 4 national languages - being a federation of 26 independent cantons,...
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What language do people from Switzerland speak?
There are multiple official languages including: German, French, Italian, and Romansch.
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In what region is the Red Cross Association located?
The administrative bodies of the International Committee of the Red Cross (and Red Crescent) are located in Geneva, Switzerland.
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What is an example of local functional specialization today in Scotland?
Roman rule brought disparate, isolated peoples into the imperial political and economic sphere. By guiding (and often forcing)...
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Map of switzerland?
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/switzerland.html
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Where is Switzerland located?
Switzerland is located in Europe. It is east of France, south of Germany, west of Austria and Liechtenstein and north of Italy.
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Is Switzerland the most beautiful country in the world?
You can't see the scenery because the mountains are in the way.
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What are some good tourist sites in Switzerland?
"Top of Europe" - the Jungfraujoch alpine-view-spot above the glacier. "Schilthorn" or Pitz Gloria... known since the James Bond...
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The latitude and longitude lines of switzerland?
Bern is roughly 47 degrees North; 7 degrees 30 minutes East.
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How much Euro in cash we can carry while travelling from Germany to UK?
Any amount. There are no restrictions.
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Paris to Zurich?
200 miles
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What country is known for banking?
Switzerland
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How long will it take to travel from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to Oberland Switzerland?
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Can you buy duty free goods in switzerland when you are returning to the uk?
Yes. Switzerland is outside the EU.
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Who is Switzerland's king?
Who is Switzerland's King? Or for that matter Israel's or Europe's King and what about Tarpon Spring's King? There is one...
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Where is Switzerland located in Europe?
It's actually in the middle of Europe. Between France, Italy, Geramy, Austria and Liechtenstein.
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What are some landform regions in Europe?
north european plain & central uplands
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Why is Sudan warmer than Switzerland year round?
because switzerland has 44 degrees diffrence to sudan meaning sudan will probablly never not be the warmest country with this...
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What languages are spoken in Germany?
The main language spoken in Germany is German. German has many dialects including Bavarian, Swabian, Hessian, Plattdeutsch, and...
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Which is the best tourist place in Switzerland?
Zurich if you want nightlife. younger crowd and a real place to party with the locals
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What does swiss people speak?
(Swiss) German, French, Italian and Romansh, depending on the region.
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How people celebrate New Year?
they eat a lot of sugar, run outside, yelling HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!! and then they act like a wild beast...and they enjoy the...
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What is the role of students in managing disasters?
Students have a major role to play in managing disasters. They can: Spread awareness about disasters and tips to handle them....
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What countries surround Switzerland?
France, Italy, Germany,Austria,Leichenstien
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What languages are spoken in Switzerland?
Switzerland has four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansch, also called Rhaetoromanic (it's related to French...
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Where were the trench lines of world war one located?
by the dead sea in israil
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What does the flag of Switzerland look like?
The swiss flag is a square (the only quadratic flag in the world, besides the State of the Vatican) composed of a white cross...
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What kind of govenment does switzerland have?
To be more precise Switzerland has a Federal Democratic Republic
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Switzerland economic system does have?
alot of ppl alot of ppl
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What percentage of people in Switzerland are literate?
99
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Despite what you hear about what people do in Switzerland what do you think they actually do?
I picture Switzerland to be like the inside of a giant clock and all the people whirr around like precision machinery. None of...
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What is someone from Geneva called?
A native or inhabitant of Geneva, Switzerland is called a Genevan.
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Does Switzerland use the euro?
No, Switzerland uses the Swiss franc. Switzerland is not a member of the European Union and has made no consideration on...
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Which european river forms a boundary between switzerland and austria and switzerland and germany before flowing through the netherlands to the north sea?
The Rhine.
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What is the longest river in Switzerland?
The longest river in Switzerland is the Rhine (375 km - 233 miles). Obviously, it is not wholly in Switzerland. The longest...
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What is the largest city in switzerland?
Zurich Zürich (german) Zurich (french) Zurigo (italian) It's the industrial leading city in Switzerland in the north of the...
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What are traditional switzerland outfits?
they wear red with a plus sign in white.
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What are some major cities in switzerland?
Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Lucerne, Basel.
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What crops are grown in Switzerland?
Due to poor soil quality, agriculture production in Switzerland is not adequate to provide for the nation's food needs, meeting...
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What is the capital of the country whose southern neighbors are Switzerland Liechtenstein and Austria?
Berlin,Germany
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Are there volcanoes in Switzerland?
No. Absolutely no volcanoes. Switzerland is known for its chocolate, watches and banking.
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Bagaimanakah bentuk muka bumi Switzerland dan potensinya?
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What is a Swiss peak?
Eiger
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Does switzerland have nail polish?
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Are there summers in Switzerland?
Yes, Switzerland has all four seasons. Obviously, the summers are not very hot.
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Where is the Warmest climate region in Switzerland?
Ticino has a generally mild climate.
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