16. Zürcher Geschnetzeltes Rosti Fondue The cuisine of Switzerland sees many influences from neighboring areas. Here, you can find dishes that are purely of Swiss origin. One can also come across delicious Italian, French and German cuisines!
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18. The Jura, the Plateau and the Alps form the three main geographic regions of the country.
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22. Farming and agriculture is of utmost importance in this area. The urban Swiss environment still includes gardens as part of the landscapes. There are many tiny farms that can be seen in many areas.
27. Higher technical schools provide professional or occupational qualifications. University of Basel Founded in 1460, it is Switzerland’s oldest university.
28. Government Type: Federal Republic Capital City: Bern President ofthe Swiss Confederation IncumbentDoris Leuthardsince 1 January 2010
31. The main areas include microtechnology, hitech, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, as well as banking and insurance know- how.
32. Apart from Geneva and Zurich, Lugano, Locarno, Lucerne, St Moritz, Interlaken, Berne (the capital city) and of course, the Swiss Alps are the major tourist destinations in Switzerland.
33. Thus, we see how this beautiful paradise on earth will always remain a dream destination for people from all over the world. It is no wonder; tourists love to flock to this destination any time of the year!