| | '''Switzerland''' is one of the wealthiest country in the world, located in [[Central Europe]] between [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[France]], and [[Austria]]. Its capital is [[Bern]], and its largest city is [[Zurich]]. Four languages have been designated as official: [[German language|German]], [[French language|French]], [[Italian language|Italian]], and [[Romansh language|Romansh]] (a dialect spoken by a small minority, closely related to [[Latin]]). Switzerland was traditionally founded on [[Swiss National Day|August 1, 1291]], and it gained independence from the [[Holy Roman Empire]] in 1499. It is a confederation of 26 cantons with elements of direct democracy in that all laws passed by Parliament can be overturned by arranging a [[referendum]]. Switzerland is also well known for having strict [[Political neutrality|neutrality]]. | | '''Switzerland''' is one of the wealthiest country in the world, located in [[Central Europe]] between [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[France]], and [[Austria]]. Its capital is [[Bern]], and its largest city is [[Zurich]]. Four languages have been designated as official: [[German language|German]], [[French language|French]], [[Italian language|Italian]], and [[Romansh language|Romansh]] (a dialect spoken by a small minority, closely related to [[Latin]]). Switzerland was traditionally founded on [[Swiss National Day|August 1, 1291]], and it gained independence from the [[Holy Roman Empire]] in 1499. It is a confederation of 26 cantons with elements of direct democracy in that all laws passed by Parliament can be overturned by arranging a [[referendum]]. Switzerland is also well known for having strict [[Political neutrality|neutrality]]. |
| − | Among [[Western Europe]]ean countries, Switzerland has a relatively low level of belief in the [[theory of evolution]], and a relatively higher level of [[prayer]] and church attendance.<ref>https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/god-continues-to-lose-believers-in-switzerland/46223632</ref> | + | Among [[Western Europe]]an countries, Switzerland has a relatively low level of belief in the [[theory of evolution]], and a relatively higher level of [[prayer]] and church attendance.<ref>https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/god-continues-to-lose-believers-in-switzerland/46223632</ref> |
| | Switzerland sits at the crossroads of several major European cultures, which have heavily influenced the country's languages and cultural practices. Switzerland has four official languages—German, French, Italian, and Romansch (based on Latin and spoken by a small minority in the Canton Graubunden). The [[German]] spoken is predominantly a Swiss dialect, but newspapers and some broadcasts use [[High German]]. Many Swiss speak more than one language. [[English]] is widely known, especially among professionals. | | Switzerland sits at the crossroads of several major European cultures, which have heavily influenced the country's languages and cultural practices. Switzerland has four official languages—German, French, Italian, and Romansch (based on Latin and spoken by a small minority in the Canton Graubunden). The [[German]] spoken is predominantly a Swiss dialect, but newspapers and some broadcasts use [[High German]]. Many Swiss speak more than one language. [[English]] is widely known, especially among professionals. |