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Surprising facts about Switzerland

Switzerland might be small in size but we are big when it comes to having the highest, longest, or steepest of something. Here are some little known details about Switzerland that could amaze. Did you know?

Economy and Science

Switzerland owes its prosperity to investment in people. A highly skilled, multilingual workforce, world-class research institutions, an emphasis on innovation and international collaboration, the rapid transfer of expertise into business products: this is fertile ground for new ideas. Switzerland provides an ideal location at the heart of Europe for making contacts, finding project partners, acquiring and exchanging know-how, doing business and gaining access to new markets.

Money and shopping