Surprising facts about Switzerland that you may not know.
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21/01/2026 01:36:00
Here are some surprising facts about Switzerland that you may not know.
According to Global Admissions, Switzerland is a multilingual country with four official languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. German is the most widely spoken of these. (Image: GA)
At 57 km long, the Gotthard Tunnel in Switzerland is
the world's longest and deepest railway tunnel. The tunnel was inaugurated in 2016, after 17 years of construction. Photo: GA.
Switzerland is a land of lakes, with over 1,500 lakes covering approximately 6% of its surface area. Photo: Shutterstock.
Switzerland is a paradise for chocolate lovers and the birthplace of one of the world's most beloved chocolates: Toblerone. Photo: GA.
Switzerland has over 300,000 nuclear shelters, prepared for emergencies. Photo: swissinfo.
Swiss watches are globally renowned for their superior quality, exquisite craftsmanship, and relentless innovation, with brands such as Rolex,... Photo: GA.
The alphorn is a traditional Swiss musical instrument, made of wood and approximately 3.5 meters long. Photo: GA.
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