Switzerland: The Multi-Cultural Country

This is some info I collected about Switzerland. Switzerland is a multi-European country, that cultures adopted from France,Italy, and Germany. Switzerland also has very diverse history from other European countries. 

Government

Head of Government: President Didier Burkhalter (since January 1, 2014)

·       Flag:

·       Capital City: Bern

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 Economy

Currency: Franc

Industries:

·       Tourism

·       Machinery

·       Chemicals

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History

v Switzerland was a Roman Province until 4^th Century A.D.

v Napoleon united the Swiss in the 19^th century, but it became a modern day federal republic in 1848.

v When the Swiss were invaded by the Germans the French caused German and French influence.

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Geography

Ø The Swiss Alps span 125 miles, and average an altitude of 5,576 feet.

Ø The Jura Region has rocks and fossils dating back to the time of the dinosaurs from the Jurassic Period.

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Culture

   Soccer is very popular in Switzerland.

   They have their own cheese, Swiss cheese.

   Their national holiday is Swiss National Holiday, on August 1.

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Demographics

   

Sources

§  www.swissworld.org

§  www.swissinfo.ch

§  www.all-about-switzerland.info

§  www.cia.gov

§  www.about.com

§  www.timeanddate.com

§  www.nationsonline.org