SWITZERLAND
SWITZERLAND
Switzerland is a small country in central Europe which is well known for its method of neutrality and staying quiet. But what you might not know is that Switzerland is home to some of the most beautiful nature and landscapes in the world. This has recently made Switzerland a popular holiday destination despite it being one of the most expensive countries in the world.
USEFUL KEY PHRASES
Guten morgen – good morning
Danke – thank you
Entschuldigung – excuse me
Kann ich haben…? – Can I have…?
Wo ist der…? – Where is the…?
KNOWN FOR
Mountains
Neutrality
Army Knives
Chocolate
Fondue
Currency
The currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF).
Language
There are four languages spoken in Switzerland. The most used language is German, then French and then the least used is Italian.
Some areas in Switzerland also speak Rumantsch (sort of Swiss-German), but only 1% of the country uses this language.
Weather
The weather in Switzerland can vary depending on where you are as a result of the mountains. Summers can get pretty hot in areas with averages of about 25-30°C. Winters are often cold and snowy with a lot of ski resorts opening up for the season.