As the financial Swiss capital, most people see Zurich as a straight-laced and no-nonsense city. But these surprising facts show Zurich is more fun than it lets on. http://ohfact.com/interesting-facts-about-zurich/

1. Interesting Facts About Zürich
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Zürich or Zurich (/ˈzjʊərɪk/, Swiss Standard
German: Zürich [ˈtsʏrɪç], German Standard
German Zürich [ˈtsyːʁɪç], Swiss German: Züri [ˈtsyɾi],
French: Zurich [zyʁik], Italian: Zurigo [dzuˈriːɡo], Romansh: Turitg [tuˈrit
ɕ]) is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of
Zürich. It is located in north-central Switzerland[3] at the northwestern

2. tip of Lake Zürich. The municipality has approximately
400,028 inhabitants, the urban agglomeration 1.315 million,and
the Zurich metropolitan area 1.83 million. Zürich is a hub for railways,
roads, and air traffic. Both Zürich Airport and railway station are the
largest and busiest in the country.
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Interesting Facts About Zurich
 If you are a tourist in Zurich, you would be interested to know
that the city has 110 hotel companies with 11.500 beds at their
disposal which provide 2.5 million overnight stays every year,
while Zürich airport serves 20 million passengers. You are very
unlikely to miss out on the high-end accommodation available in
the city if you book well in time.

3.  Did you know that Europe's largest clock face is located in Zurich?
Well, now you know.
 Oh and when you sending that postcard to your buddies,
remember that letterboxes in Zurich have two slots - one for the
letter and one for the package. Do not be a miser...send them
something made in Switzerland.
 I know this may sound crazy to the average New Yorker, but
Chinese and Mexican restaurants in Zurich are considered exotic
and hence pricey.
 You are well advised to learn a little Latin. The Swiss, as
aristocratic as ever, use the language widely. It is the third most
spoken language in the country.

4.  Are you a photography buff? Well, you will have 1200 different
fountains in the city of Zurich to take your photograph. It seems
that the city authorities in Zurich ensure that every street corner
has a fountain. The city is extremely beautiful and clean.
 Lac Leman has more than 40 shipwrecks. If you love a little
adventure during your vacation, you could get your snorkeling
gear and head to the lake. It will be an experience you will brag
about for many years to come.
 For your information, these brands are all Swiss: Adecco (human
resources), Credit Suisse (banking), Lindt & Sprüngli (chocolate),
Logitech (electronics), Mövenpick (hotels), Nestlé (food), Novartis
(pharmaceuticals), Richemont (luxury goods), Schindler

5. (lifts/elevators), Securitas (security), Swatch (watches), UBS
(banking), or Winterthur (insurance).
 Switzerland is not a cheap destination. You will have to spend a
small fortune to enjoy your vacation in Zurich. However, the
experience is more than worth it. For those travelling to the city
on business, do not let yourself down...slot in a little pleasure in
your busy schedule.
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