- The divorce rate in Switzerland is about 43%, and people also marry late—men at age 31.8 and women at 29.5 years.
- Switzerland is one of two countries in the world that have a square flag. The second is Vatican City.
- The first waterproof watch was invented by Rolex in Switzerland in 1926.
- Switzerland is also the only country in the world to have built an aeroplane that is powered by solar energy. It has travelled 40,000 km without a single drop of fuel.
- The world's first instant coffee was invented in Switzerland in 1938.
- The highest railway station in Europe, Jungfrazuch railway station is in Switzerland. It is built at an altitude of 11,332 feet above sea level.
- Nearly half of Switzerland's population owns guns.
- The world's smallest toolbox – the Swiss Army knife – was invented by Carl Elsner.
- Charlie Chaplin spent the last 25 years of his life in Switzerland.
- More films produced by India are shot in Switzerland than in any other country.
- Switzerland's crime and unemployment rates are among the lowest in the world.
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