1.Europe's largest clock face is in Zürich, Switzerland
The clock of St. Peter's church in Zürich is the largest church clock face in Europe. Would you believe that it is even bigger than Big Ben's?
2. Naked hiking is banned in Canton Appenzell
In 2009 Canton Appenzell banned hiking in the nude following an influx of ‘naked tourists’ from Germany. Two years later a man caught wandering naked past a picnic site was fined CHF 100.
3. Latin is the third most prevalent language
Latin is not actually spoken, but appears on the stamps and coins as "confoederatio helvetica" or "helvetia". This is the Latin name of Switzerland. The spoken languages are: German, French, Italian, Romansh. Now you know why the international abbreviation for Switzerland is "CH"!
4. Swiss mailboxes have two slots - one for letters, and one for packages
Almost every home in Switzerland has the same type of mailbox. The top slot for letters is usually locked, and the bottom section has a door for packages. Unlike the US, letters to be mailed cannot be left in the mailbox for pick-up!
5. Living with firearms
Switzerland has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world, but little gun-related street crime - so some opponents of gun control hail it as a place where firearms play a positive role in society. However, Swiss gun culture is unique, and guns are more tightly regulated than many assume.
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13 Facts You (Probably) Didn't Know About Switzerland - Newly Swissed
Ten of the wackiest Swiss laws