5 Untold Facts About Switzerland

VIVA – Switzerland is known as the land of mountains, fresh air, amazing art and culture, also chocolate. One of the iconic attractions of Switzerland is the snow-capped Alps. In addition, Switzerland is also famous for its delicious chocolate production and factories of various well-known watches.

Apart from the things that are special about Switzerland, there are a few other interesting facts that many people may not know. Here are 5 facts about Switzerland that are never untold anywhere.

1. Switzerland Has 7000 Lakes

In Switzerland there are 7000 lakes that are often used as a place to swim or sunbathe to enjoy the sun. Most of the water in Switzerland's lakes is also clear until the bottom of the lake is visible to the naked eye.

The largest lake in Switzerland is Lake Geneva with an area of ??about 580 km². The lake is located between Switzerland and France. In France, Lake Geneva is called Lac Léman.

2. Multilingual Country

Adjacent to other European countries and the many immigrants who came to make Switzerland accustomed to various languages. There are four official languages ??in Switzerland: German, French, Italian, and slightly Romansh.

German dominates the language use in Switzerland with a percentage of 64%.

3. The Country with the Highest Gun Ownership but the Lowest Crime

Beside the industrialized countries, Switzerland is one of the countries with the highest gun ownership. But this condition does not increase cases of armed crime.

The reason many Switzerland people have guns is because this country has conscription. After they complete the task, they must take home the gun but without the ammunition.

4. Keeping a Dog Can Be Taxed

Dog owners in Switzerland are allowed to bring their pets into restaurants and shopping centers. But dog owners are taxed, depending on the breed and size.

Not only that, there are several rules that must be obeyed as dog owners, namely taking them to exercise, interacting with humans every day, and being given a microchip as a form of identification by a veterinarian.

5. Less than 15% of the Alps is in Switzerland

Switzerland is famous for the Alps as a tourist destination. But it turns out that these mountains stretch from Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, to France.

In Switzerland alone, the Alps make up less than 15% of the total. Somehow the majority think the Alps only come from Switzerland.