Seven charts portray the most important and prominent aspects of Switzerlandâs environment, from geography to animals and plants to waste disposal.
Throughout the year, Switzerland hosts hundreds of festivals and sporting, cultural and political events.
From the medieval Old Town of Berne to the futuristic city of Brasilia, from the tiny convent of Müstair to the imposing cathedral of Chartres, from the fertile terraced vineyards of Lavaux to the vast desert of Ténéré â all have one thing in common: they are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Organisation, financing and achievements of Swiss science and research presented in two graphics.
Thanks to its location at the crossroads of three major European cultures (German, French and Italian), Switzerland has a rich and varied arts and culture scene.
Switzerland has a very varied landscape and great habitat diversity.
However, making use of this function is unlawful in France and could land you with a nice of up to €1,500, in addition to six factors in your driving licence.
The Swiss are keen sports enthusiasts, especially outdoor pursuits.
However, the large number of multinationals based here are also major economic players.
Roughly every 25 years, Switzerland holds a National Exhibition.
For freight transport, efforts are under way to shift from road to rail.
Around two-thirds of the population are either Roman Catholic or Protestant (Reformed-Evangelical).