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Explore Switzerland's Rich Culture and Scenic Beauty

Discover the diverse culture, history, and natural beauty of Switzerland. Learn about Swiss traditions, famous personalities, and stunning locations from Neuchâtel to the Swiss Alps. Immerse yourself in the charm of this unique country.

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Explore Switzerland's Rich Culture and Scenic Beauty

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  1. Schweiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra Switzerland

  2. Chocolate

  3. Cheese

  4. Watches and swiss army knifes Watches and knifes

  5. Bankes and swiss franks ;-)

  6. Mountains (and cows)

  7. Skiing and Snowbarding

  8. Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft • Confédération suisse • Confederazione Svizzera • Confederaziun svizra • Confoederatio Helvetica → CH • Population: ca. 7, 4 Millions • Max: North-south: 220 km / Max: west-east: 348 km • 23 cantons + 3 half-cantons = 26

  9. The 26 cantons

  10. Language distribution 1990 Language-map others italian french roman german german roman french italian

  11. Röstigraben ;-) „Rösti“: Speciality of the german part progressiv conservativ Division between french and german culture in Switzerland is called „Roestigraben“…and sometimes has a political dimension as well…

  12. Religion in Switzerland protestant catholic No dominant religion

  13. Very short history • Uri, Schwyz, Unterwalden • 13th to 17th century: new territories →13 cantons • 1648 Peace of Westfahlen, Swiss confederation is declared independent country, (before part of roman- german Empire) • 1848 Swiss federal constitution, democracy (25 cantons) • 1971 women vote-right • 1978 Creation of the canton Jura

  14. Federal palace - Bundeshaus

  15. Inside the Bundeshaus

  16. The swiss democracy system Swiss people (over 18 years) Federal constitution Bundesrat /conseil federal (7 persons, 1 president/ year) Parliament Nationalrat Ständerat (200 members) (46 members; (2/canton) Federal court Administration Feder laws Budget Declarations Elect Control Propose, discuss, decide on laws

  17. Swiss “Bundesrat” 2009 Federal council…our 7 ministers…

  18. We love to make fun of our 7 dear”Presidents”... But in generally like them...

  19. Switzerland and Europe..?

  20. HenriDunant Jean Tinguely Jean-Jacques Rousseau Johanna Spiri Friedrich Duerrenmatt Some famous „swiss“ people ;-) Gustav Carl Jung Roger Federer Martina Hinggis Stephane Lambiel

  21. Neuchâtel My favourite town ;-) About 32’000 inhabitants University with about 3’500 students Intercultural city, like Subotica Small, but beautiful ;-)

  22. Festivals, traditions... Urnäsch, appenzeller Silvesterkläuse Montreux

  23. Carneval in Basel

  24. Amazing places around Neuchâtel… Towns… And swiss mountains… Some impressions…

  25. Creux du Van

  26. Les gorges de l’Areuse

  27. Lac des Tailleres

  28. Bern Our Capital

  29. St.Gallen

  30. Zuerich

  31. Church windows by Marc Chagall

  32. Luzern

  33. Basel

  34. Lausanne

  35. Geneva

  36. The Swiss Alps…

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