What are some amazing facts about Switzerland?

 

• Nearly half of marriages in Switzerland end in divorce.

• If there is a nuclear war, Switzerland has enough bunkers to house its entire population.

• To apply for Swiss citizenship, you must have lived in Switzerland for at least 12 years.

• Switzerland is the world's largest chocolate producer.

• Switzerland was originally called Helvetia.

• Swiss chocolate makers Henri 'Nestle' and 'Daniel Peter' were the first to create milk chocolate.

• Teaching is one of the highest paid professions in Switzerland

• Most of the world's luxury watches are manufactured in Switzerland such as Tissot, TAG Heuer, Rolex and Patek Philippe.

• Snowboarding, skiing and mountaineering are popular sports in Switzerland.

• Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland (translator's note: assistance is usually from a doctor or medical professional, under certain conditions)