The Swiss Alps attract visitors for skiing and photography. Switzerland is famous for its chocolate, which is traditionally kept in bowls in homes. Swiss cheese originated in Switzerland and they have long been skilled at cheesemaking. Most Swiss housing resembles European cottages and about 70% of people rent. Swiss Miss cocoa was invented by a man from Switzerland. Nearly half of Swiss people ski regularly, often learning as young as age 2. The Gotthard Road Tunnel is one of the longest in the world. Swiss men are required to serve in the Swiss Army. Soccer is a beloved national pastime with their own national team. The Swiss symbolically burn a snowman in spring to celebrate winter's end.

1. Switzerland By Aurora McLellan

2. The Alps The Swiss Alps is a main attraction in Switzerland. People come to ski and snow shoe and take pictures.

3. Chocolate Swiss chocolate is very famous. It’s a Christmas specialty in Switzerland and is kept in glass bowl on tables in many homes.

4. Swiss Cheese Swiss cheese was originated in Switzerland and they have been the best at making it for centuries.

5. Swiss Housing In Switzerland the houses are very European. The resemble Dutch and British cottages. About 70% of Swiss people rent their housing.

6. Swiss Miss Swiss Miss was invented by Anthony R. Sanna. Anthony came to America from Switzerland in 1918.

7. Skiing Almost half the population in Switzerland skiis regularly. Kids usually learn how to ski at ages 2 to 4.

8. Saint Gothard Road Tunnel It’s 10.5 miles long. It’s the 3 rd longest in the world. It was opened September 5, 1980.

9. The Swiss Army Every able bodied man is required to go into the swiss Army.

10. Soccer In switzerland Soccer is a national passtime. They have their own national team.

11. Holidays On the 3 rd Monday of April, the Swiss chase away winter by burning a symbolic snowman.

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