Discover Swiss Insights in this Expats Blog
Switzerland is a land of wonder with its rich culture and fascinating statistics. From its nearly 7,000 pristine lakes to its celebrated life expectancy, this country offers compelling narratives for any audience.
Discover some engaging facts about the multifaceted aspects of Swiss life, from the perspective of a Swiss Expat in Japan, and uncover more about Switzerland's lifestyle and culture.
Fun Facts About Switzerland...
• Switzerland has 7,000 lakes.
• It’s very small: Switzerland is approximately 41,277 sq km, which is roughly the size of Kyushu.
• The Swiss capital is not Zurich, Geneva or Lucerne, but in fact Bern.
• 25% of its population is foreign.
• According to the WEF’s Social Progress Report, Switzerland is one of the countries with the highest quality of life.
• According to the World Health Organisation, it's the least obese European country, with only 17.5% of the population being obese.
• Switzerland is the most expensive country in the world to eat a Big Mac, with a price tag that is almost 2.5 times of what it costs in Japan.
• The Swiss population consumes 36 litres of wine, 56 litres of beer and 8 litres of spirits per person per year.
• There are four national languages: German (64%), French (20.4%), Italian (6.5%) and Romansh (just a little over 1%).
• Switzerland’s life expectancy is among the highest in the world (alongside Japan!).
• Less than 15% of the Alps are actually located within the Swiss borders.
• About 11 kilos of chocolate per person are eaten every year.