Switzerland

Switzerland Facts Capital: BernGovernment Type: Formally a confederation but similar in structure to a federal republicCurrency: CHFPopulation: 7,996,026Total Area: 15,937 Square Miles41,277 Square KilometersLocation: Central Europe, east of France, north of ItalyLanguage: German (official) 63.7%, French (official) 19.2%, Italian (official) 7.6%, Romansch (official) 0.6%, other 8.9% LanguagesGerman (official) 63.7%, French (official) 19.2%, Italian (official) 7.6%, Romansch (official) 0.6%, other 8.9%.   The Swiss People   In German-speaking Switzerland, one uses the courtesy title "Herr" to address a man and "Frau" to address a woman; in French-speaking areas, use "Monsieur" and "Madame"; in Italian-speaking areas, use "Signore" and "Signora". Fidgeting, moving hands and making sweeping gestures are generally considered rude. To point your index finger to your head it is considered an insult. Poor posture is frowned upon. It is considered rude to slouch, stretch o...

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