Learn some interesting facts about Switzerland:
- Do you know the name of the capital? If you thought the capital was Geneva or Zurich, you’ll be surprised to learn that the capital is Bern.
- The currency is the Swiss franc.
- Four national languages are recognized in Switzerland: French, Italian, German and Romansh.
- Designated the national dish in the 1930's, fondue is a typical Swiss dish. It consists of pieces of food such as meat and bread dipped in melted cheese kept in a portable pan. In 1950, the term fondue became widespread for its use in other food combinations such as chocolate fondue, which is a variation of the dish in which pieces of fruit are dipped in a mixture of melted chocolate. Have you ever tried fondue?
- The popular Toblerone chocolate, found in many countries, is Swiss.
- The Swiss Alps are something to enjoy while visiting Switzerland. In addition to being beautiful, they are very tall: more than 200 mountains measure taller than 3000 meters.
Do you know any other interesting facts about Switzerland? Tell us in the comments!
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