 Name:
Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft -
Confédération suisse - Confederazione Svizzera - Confederaziun svizra
Language: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Currency: 1
Swiss franc (~
0,70 EUR)
International code: CH
International phone code: +41
Capital: Bern
Population: 8 mil.
Climate: The Swiss climate is generally temperate, but can vary
greatly between the localities, from glacial conditions on the
mountaintops to the often pleasant near Mediterranean climate at
Switzerland's southern tip. Summers tend to be warm and humid at times
with periodic rainfall so they are ideal for pastures and grazing. The
winters in the mountains alternate with sun and snow, while the lower
lands tend to be more cloudy and foggy in winter.
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant
Homosexuality: legal
Legal age of consent: 16
Marriage: partnership law
Gay scene: The cities Zürich,
Geneve, Lausanne, Bern and Basel have a gay scene. Tourist destiantions
in Alps have in contrast little to offer.
Travel tips:
Zürich
- largest city
Basel - city of 3 countries
Zermatt, St. Moritz - winter and summer sport and holiday
destiantions
General informations:
President
Parliament
Government
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