Other STS Activities:

Alp cottage and snowboard.

Switzerland

- breathtaking scenery and chocolate

Much praise has been given to the beauty of Switzerland. Surrounded by the Alps, Switzerland is world famous for breathtaking scenery and wonderful chocolate.

Discover it on foot, hiking or strolling through small medieval towns which never lose their appeal whatever time of the year. Many events are held throughout the year, such as carnivals in spring, open-air festivals in summer, harvest festivals in autumn and Christmas fairs in winter.

The capital is Ben wich figures on the list of World Cultural Heritage sites.

The culture of Switzerland has been greatly influenced by the surrounding countries. As a result, Swiss-German, French and Italian are the main languages spoken in the country.

Programs on offer:

Year and semester programs  

  

Switzerland

Position: Western/Central Europe
Area: Approx. 41 000 square kilometres out of which the Alps are 3/5
Inhabitants: Approx. 7 million
Capital: Bern
Languages: Swiss German, French, Italian, Rätoromanska
National day: 1 August
Celebrity: Swiss cheese, chocolate and watches


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