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What are the three regions of Switzerland?
What are the three regions of Switzerland?
- The Swiss Alps, the Jura Mountains, and the Black Forest
- The Swiss Plateau, the Andes Mountains, and the Himalayas
- The Swiss Alps, the Rocky Mountains, and the Appalachian Mountains
- The Swiss Plateau, the Alps, and the Jura (correct)
What is the policy of Switzerland towards international wars?
What is the policy of Switzerland towards international wars?
- Switzerland has been involved in every international war since 1815
- Switzerland has maintained a policy of armed neutrality since the 16th century (correct)
- Switzerland has been a major aggressor in international conflicts
- Switzerland is an ally of the United States in all international conflicts
Which major international institutions have their headquarters in Switzerland?
Which major international institutions have their headquarters in Switzerland?
- The United Nations and the World Bank
- The World Health Organization and the International Monetary Fund
- The International Olympic Committee and the World Trade Organization
- The Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations (correct)
What are the four main linguistic and cultural regions of Switzerland?
What are the four main linguistic and cultural regions of Switzerland?
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What is the ranking of Swiss cities in terms of quality of life?
What is the ranking of Swiss cities in terms of quality of life?
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Study Notes
- Switzerland is a landlocked country in Europe, bordered by Italy, France, Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein.
- The country is divided into three regions: the Swiss Plateau, the Alps, and the Jura.
- Most of the population lives on the plateau, which includes the largest cities and economic centers.
- Switzerland was established as the Old Swiss Confederacy in the Late Middle Ages.
- It has maintained a policy of armed neutrality since the 16th century and has not fought an international war since 1815.
- Switzerland is a federal republic composed of 26 cantons, with federal authorities based in Bern.
- The country has four main linguistic and cultural regions: German, French, Italian, and Romansh.
- Switzerland is known for being the birthplace of the Red Cross and hosting the headquarters of major international institutions.
- It is one of the world's most developed countries, with high rankings in GDP per capita, economic competitiveness, and democratic governance.
- Swiss cities rank among the highest in terms of quality of life, despite having some of the highest costs of living.
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