While the stereotype of Switzerland as a country of bankers, chocolatiers, and watchmakers still exists, an energetic youth culture is also reviving old images of a pastoral Swiss culture. The country’s gorgeous lakes and formidable peaks entice outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe. Mountains dominate about two-thirds of the country: the Jura cover the northwest region, the Alps stretch across the lower half, and the eastern Rhaetian Alps border Austria. Only in Switzerland can one indulge in decadent chocolate as a cultural experience.
Against The Empire (1032-1520). Switzerland was a loose union of relatively united cantons as part of the Holy Roman Empire until 1032. But when Emperor Rudolf of Hapsburg tried to assert control over ...more
Official Name: Swiss Confederation. Capital: Bern. Major Cities: Basel, Geneva, Zürich. Population: 7,582l,000 Land Area: 41,300 sq. km. Time Zone: GMT+1. ...more
Although Switzerland’s volunteer opportunities are limited, a number of ecotourism and rural development organizations allow you to give back to the country. Your best bet is to go through a placement ...more
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