Important Aspects of Culture
This is a very diverse country and is multilingual, including German, French, and Italian. Switzerland is one of the wealthiest country in the world, and is known for their amazing watches known around the world. Some of these watches include but not limited to Brietling, Swatch, and Swiss Army. In addition, there are numerous regional traditions for food, folk music, dance, theater, poetry, embroidery, and carving. The textile industry has a long tradition in Switzerland, and embroidery is used to adorn Swiss traditional costumes. Folk music is a major part of Swiss culture as well. Some of the typical instruments include the alphorn, the violin and the clarinet. Yodeling is considered typically Swiss.
Like most things in Switzerland, Swiss cuisine is very diverse and differs from region to region. Traditional dishes from the French part include cheese fondue and raclette, the German speaking part adds sausages and cheese such as Appenzeller and Emmentaler to the Swiss cuisine, and popular dishes in the Italian part include Polenta and Marroni (sweet chestnuts). In addition, Switzerland has a long tradition in the production of sweets and chocolate.
Switzerland has produced many well-known architects, artists, scientists and authors. One of the most famous authors is Johanna Spyri, and the little girl "Heidi" is probably the most popular character of Swiss literature. In addition, famous Swiss authors of the 20th century include Max Frisch (Homo Faber), and Friedrich Dürrenmatt (The Pledge).
The geographic situation has shaped Swiss leisure and sports activities. Switzerland is one of the most famous winter sports destinations. Popular activities include skiing and hiking, tennis, golf, ice hockey, paragliding, mountain biking, swimming as well as "steinstossen" (throwing stones) and the national sport "schwingen" (Swiss wrestling).
When it comes to sports, Swiss people are patriotic and stick together, even though the winner might not speak their own mother tongue. The Swiss are big fans of soccer and support their national team; they also have a successful sailing team and many famous winter sports athletes.
Swiss citizens are issued a Sig550 and is mandatory for them to go to annual training. Switzerland does not have a army but rather a militia led by the men of the country. This is also the reason why Switzerland is a neutral county. Switzerland has a relatively low gun crime and in 2006 only 34 killings with a gun were recorded. This is much lower
Like most things in Switzerland, Swiss cuisine is very diverse and differs from region to region. Traditional dishes from the French part include cheese fondue and raclette, the German speaking part adds sausages and cheese such as Appenzeller and Emmentaler to the Swiss cuisine, and popular dishes in the Italian part include Polenta and Marroni (sweet chestnuts). In addition, Switzerland has a long tradition in the production of sweets and chocolate.
Switzerland has produced many well-known architects, artists, scientists and authors. One of the most famous authors is Johanna Spyri, and the little girl "Heidi" is probably the most popular character of Swiss literature. In addition, famous Swiss authors of the 20th century include Max Frisch (Homo Faber), and Friedrich Dürrenmatt (The Pledge).
The geographic situation has shaped Swiss leisure and sports activities. Switzerland is one of the most famous winter sports destinations. Popular activities include skiing and hiking, tennis, golf, ice hockey, paragliding, mountain biking, swimming as well as "steinstossen" (throwing stones) and the national sport "schwingen" (Swiss wrestling).
When it comes to sports, Swiss people are patriotic and stick together, even though the winner might not speak their own mother tongue. The Swiss are big fans of soccer and support their national team; they also have a successful sailing team and many famous winter sports athletes.
Swiss citizens are issued a Sig550 and is mandatory for them to go to annual training. Switzerland does not have a army but rather a militia led by the men of the country. This is also the reason why Switzerland is a neutral county. Switzerland has a relatively low gun crime and in 2006 only 34 killings with a gun were recorded. This is much lower