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Some of the traditional symbols of Switzerland: the Swiss flag, the alphorn and the snow-capped Alps. Folk art is kept alive in organizations all over the country. In Switzerland, it is mostly expressed in music, dance, poetry, wood carving and embroidery. There are also many regional and local rites demarcating times of the year.
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Switzerland's slow growth in the 1990s and the early 2000s increased support for economic reforms and harmonisation with the European Union. [150] [151] In 2020, IMD placed Switzerland first in attracting skilled workers. [152] For much of the 20th century, Switzerland was the wealthiest country in Europe by a considerable margin (per capita ...
Pages in category "Culture of Switzerland" The following 30 pages are in this category, out of 30 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Swiss folklore describes a collection of local stories, celebrations, and customs of the alpine and sub-alpine peoples that occupy Switzerland. The country of Switzerland is made up of several distinct cultures including German, French, Italian, as well as the Romansh speaking population of Graubünden. Each group has its own unique folkloric ...
Maps of Switzerland (1 C, 1 P) Media in category "Images of Switzerland" The following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total.
The following are images from various Switzerland-related articles on Wikipedia. Image 1 Gotthard line in 1882 (from History of Switzerland ) Image 2 Silvesterklaus in Urnäsch (from Culture of Switzerland )
Switzerland is the oldest neutral country in the world; it has not fought a foreign war since its neutrality was established by the Treaty of Paris in 1815. It is not a member of the European Union. [1] Swiss cultural icons include Switzerland's quality of life, its neutrality, the Swiss Alps, watches, yodeling, cheese and chocolate.