Switzerland
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Transcript of Switzerland
SWITZERLAND
- OFFICAL NAME -
Swiss Confederation
- LOCATION-
Situated in Western Europe
Switzerland is a landlocked country.
bordered by
Bern is the capital
- PEOPLE -
Population is approximately 7.8 million people.
4 languages spoken…..GermanFrenchItalian
Romansh (small speaking in the east)
German, French, Italian are official languages
NO official state religion but Christianity is a predominant religion (82%).
- CULTURE -
Diversity up on the regionMay be shared through the neighboring countryBut the country itself being rooted in western European culture.
Culture in Switzerland….
Culture in Switzerland
• Mostly expressed in……….- Music- dance- wood carving- embroidery
- A trumpet-like- made of wood - has become alongside Swiss music
Alphorn….
Alpenrose
- Swiss folkdance group
Embroidery is used for the decoration of fabric
Swiss Embroidery
- COSTUMES -
a puffy blouse and skirt.
beautiful floral embroidery
White tight
cropped jackets
loose-fitting shirt
trousers
- SPORTS -
Popular sport….
• Soccer
Popular sport….
• Tennis
Popular sport….
• Ice hockey
Popular sport….
• Bike
- pioneer in -
CHOCOLATE
• had been made in Switzerland since the 18th century
WATCH INDESTRY
- Environment -
Swiss National park- Established in 1914- Over 50,000 species of plants and animals
Forests - Covered 31% of Swiss surface area
- Tourism -
The Chillon castle
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