Switzerland, one of the cleanest countries in the world, is an amazing island surrounded by fragrance and greenery. Many people consider this whole country as the most beautiful and holy place in the world. The country’s fame is at a unique level.
“Why should you visit Switzerland?” is the most frequently asked question I have encountered before and after visiting the country. When I searched for the answer to this question before traveling to the country, I was surprised to imagine that the beauty of the country is as beautiful as anyone’s dreams. Later, when I was traveling around the country, I honestly felt like I was in a dream the whole day. So for me the answer is that Switzerland is a place to feel, to lose yourself in a unique wilderness.
Let me give you a detailed analysis of my answer and also share with you the facts about this country that changed my life goals.
About Switzerland
Switzerland is a small country in Western Europe. The official name of the country is the Swiss Confederation. Geographical location of vision is very common. Germany, Austria, Italy and France surround this country from all sides. Which is why I think Switzerland is in the heart of Europe? Generally the country can be considered as a small mountainous country. However, along with the mountains, various rivers and lakes can be observed here. According to all geographical features the country can be divided into three regions. They are the Jura, the Swiss Plateau and the Alps.
Bern is the capital of Switzerland. This city is mainly known as the government and administrative city. It is situated on the banks of the river Aaray with unique features. Some of Switzerland’s other world-famous cities are Geneva and Zurich.
Now if we observe in terms of size and population, we will see that the area of the country is about 41 thousand 285 square kilometres. More than 8.4 million people live in this small country.
The currency of Switzerland is Swiss Franc. The economic system of the country is very well structured. Many of you may know that there is a world famous Swiss bank where various high profile individuals open bank accounts and keep their money. It is one of the safest banks in the world.
The city of Switzerland is essentially a multilingual state and four major languages are present here – Romanian, German, Italian and French. However, some people also speak Spanish, Portuguese and Turkish.
Apart from the natural beauty, the education rate of this country is also 100%. I find their education system very unique. Due to which perhaps their hundred percent educated population has developed. I saw in one of their policies on education that education is compulsory for all between the ages of 5 and 16. Not a single person in the country is likely to be left out of this education. Due to which all the social and political activities in this small country are well managed.
If we look at the religious statistics of the country, we can see that most of the people here practice Catholic religion, which is 45% of the total population. In addition, other religious communities including Christians, Orthodox, Muslims and Jews practice their respective religions independently.
Now let’s talk about one of the most beautiful things in the country. Many of you may know that Switzerland is a peaceful country. No war has been fought in this country since 1815. The surprising fact that I found out was that there were no casualties during the First World War either. The country was slightly damaged by the Germans in World War II, but no counter-attacks were made.
The country became a member of the United Nations in 1920 and joined the Council of Europe in 1963. Currently, international organizations such as the “Red Cross” and “World Trade Organization” have been established in this country.
We all know that one of the means of entertainment in Switzerland is the tourism developed around their country. But they also play local sports like skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering etc. Other popular sports include football, ice hockey, tennis, etc. The Switzerland of football has gained a lot of recognition as a country with a lot of wealth. The headquarters of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the International Ice Hockey Federation are located in Zurich. I have travelled to both these places. I will talk about them in detail in the next discussion.
World Communication and Political Distribution
The first surprising fact that I was surprised to hear myself is that there is no regular army in this country. So the political situation of the country is very stable and balanced. One of the features of the government system in this country is that the president changes every year on January 1st. The system of government is run for a six-year term and there is a six-year Council of Ministers with one minister serving as the President for one year. In my opinion this system has made it possible to further modernize their governance.
Rainy climate and weather follow a beautiful cycle and generally a calm mind prevails more in people. Which I realized talking to various local people while traveling the country.
Now we discuss a little about the country’s international relations. Switzerland has excellent international relations with almost all countries. In 1999, Article 54 of the Swiss Constitution declared the protection of the independence and welfare of Switzerland as the main objective of Swiss foreign policy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country is always willing to cooperate with all countries successfully. Although a European country, it is not a member of the European Union and NATO.
Facilitating visits to various ministries of the country, I learned that the country continues to make important contributions to the elimination of world needs and poverty, promoting respect for human rights and democracy. Besides, they are working under the banner of “Save Natural Resources” in every country, respecting the natural resources.
Switzerland and France are extremely deep. People of both countries can travel freely. As the country is placed above all in establishing peace, there is no need to face any kind of trouble. I personally have not faced any obstacles in traveling across the country.
Basic Classification of Cities in Switzerland
I divided the cities of Switzerland into three based on my analysis. I am presenting some basic information about them.
Largest cities –
Zurich– This city is the most densely populated city. There are about four lakh twenty two thousand homesteads. It is the world’s global centre for finance and banking. The most interesting things here are the scenic lakeside scenery and the local vibrant cultural scene.
Geneva– this city is an international hub of diplomacy and home to numerous international organizations like the United Nations. The city is known for its scenic location on lake Geneva and its jet d’eau fountain.
Basel– The main specialty of this city is its art museums and historical centre. Also, various small and large chemical and pharmaceutical industries have developed here, which are functioning as a global centre. Also natural features include the Rhine River on the Swiss-French border.
Swiss capitals-
Bern– this is the capital city of Switzerland, with a charming medieval old town, a UNESCO world Heritage site. The city is known for its cobblestone streets, closed tower and beautiful Aare River.
Lausanne– the capital of the Canton Vaud, the city is located on the shores of Lake Jennifer and is a Centre for international Sports federations like the International Olympic Committee.
Other Interesting Cities
Now I will highlight a few cities that I personally found very interesting.
First of all, I will talk about the city of Lugano. This city is a picturesque city located in Southern Switzerland with an Italian-speaking influence. Here the breath-taking views of the lake, the mountains and the casino were much more beautiful.
The next beautiful city is Winterthur. It is one of the largest cities in Switzerland with many museums. And each museum has different historical value.
And the last city I will talk about is a historical city which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are many cathedral and abbey buildings. The name of the city is St. Gallen.
Tourism and Tourist Stats
I have already mentioned several times that Switzerland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Therefore, people from different parts of the world rushed to this country to climb the beauty. So Switzerland is very advanced in the tourism sector. Apart from the overall improvement, the tourism aspects have been made more age-appropriate by the government of the country very well preserved and monitored.
I can say from my own experience that traveling in Switzerland is much more comfortable compared to other countries in the world. I have seen various travellers with me rate Switzerland as one of the best I have ever seen. A lot of facilities have been arranged for the visitors here.
According to my analysed data, I will try to highlight the overall issues of the tourism sector in Switzerland.
I have seen drastic changes in the tourism sector before and after the corona pandemic. From the statistics we can see that the total number of tourists in 2019 was around 11 million. And the total was about twenty one billion. Later during the Corona period their number of tourists dropped to around three million. At that time, the Swiss government made many important decisions and changes regarding tourism centres. As a result, their tourist numbers are close to 41 million in the post-tax period. And currently the total revenue has increased by around 9.2%.
Now I will discuss the steps of some current tourist centres in Switzerland that I have seen. I have come to know from a reliable source that the number of local visitors has increased since post-corona. Therefore, changes have been made in the tourist centres here. Also adding a composite element of modern law to nature. Would be much more travel friendly in my opinion.
So, I had the best time of my life in Switzerland. As much as I had fantasized about the place before going there, I was just mesmerized by the country. I will present the Switzerland of my eyes around everything from my trip. In today’s content I have tried to highlight all aspects of Switzerland. Why should you visit Switzerland? I illustrated the answer to the question with my travel experience. Let the deep transformation of this green country surrounded by mountains go to you too.