​Picking a dog is taxable and interesting facts in Switzerland

Small, peaceful but extremely rich and prosperous, Switzerland is a land of harmonious combination of tradition and modernity. Not only that, this country also has extremely interesting strange things that make you roll your eyes when learning.

Owning a dog in Switzerland has to pay taxes

People's annual taxes are determined based on the weight and size of the pet dog. In Switzerland, when you want to own a dog, you must attend and meet the requirements of a training course on how to best care for pets.

The names parents give to their children can be rejected

In Switzerland, people are forbidden to give names that can affect the mood of their children, so it is not uncommon for names to be rejected in this country.

Switzerland's climate is more than just snow

The climate in Switzerland is not only snowy as many people think, especially in the plains. In summer, where temperatures can exceed 30-35 degrees Celsius, the Alps are seen as a climate barrier as the north tends to be colder due to the influence of the Atlantic winds, while the south is more temperate. more peaceful thanks to the Mediterranean wind.

Teacher in Switzerland is one of the highest paying professions

According to the Economic Performance Index, teachers in Switzerland are among the highest paying professions among the 30 OECD countries with a median income of $68,000 (~61,430 Euros).

Switzerland's key landmarks are always ready to go when an attack occurs

This is one of the Swiss defense strategies to ensure political security as soon as a force attack occurs. There are at least 3,000 locations across Switzerland on high alert to respond promptly to the situation.

People can challenge any law even though it has been passed by the National Assembly

As long as 50,000 signatures are collected within 100 days, people have the right to request an amendment to the prescribed law. A nationwide vote will be conducted and decided on the basis of a majority vote of the electorate.

Switzerland has a lot of interesting inventions

The Swiss are the ones who created Velcro, cellophane, Swiss Army knives, Absinthe, potato peelers, Helvetica fonts, Muesli cereals...they also pioneered the introduction of shapes. form of combat sport on ice to the world.

The Swiss have the longest life expectancy in the world

As of 2015, the average life expectancy for Swiss men and women was 81.3 and 85.3 years, respectively, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This has made Switzerland the country with the second longest life expectancy in the world (topped by Japan).

Switzerland is one of the most livable and happiest countries in the world

Switzerland was the happiest country in the world in 2015 and second in 2016 (after Denmark). Accordingly, Zurich is the second most livable city in the world and it is also in the top of the planet in terms of security.

Switzerland is also known as Confoederatio Helvetica (roughly translated: Swiss Confederation).

This explains why Switzerland's symbol is CH, formerly Switzerland is called the Swiss Confederation, but for historical reasons, it is now a republic consisting of 26 cantons. The founders of the Swiss Confederation chose August 1 every year as the National Day of this beautiful country.

Switzerland has one of the lowest crime rates in the developed world, even though it has gun laws.

In 2015, there were only about 40 gun incidents in a year in Switzerland, compared to 30-40 in the US a day. The Small Arms Survey shows that for every 100 Swiss people, there are 45.7 gun users, the third highest after the US and Yemen, but the number of gun crimes is always among the lowest in the world. gender.

Military service is compulsory for Swiss men

Switzerland is one of the last European countries to have this regulation, along with Austria. The law of this country stipulates that when men reach the age of 18, they are required to join the army in the women's quarters as volunteers. Military training camps are common throughout Switzerland, enlisted soldiers can use handguns and this is also a legal way to keep and use the country's military guns. The high percentage of Swiss people using guns is also partly due to this military tradition.

Sundays in Switzerland are subject to many civil laws

Therefore, activities such as mowing the lawn, drying clothes, washing cars... all need to take place in accordance with regulations to ensure the quietness and landscape of the city. In the evening, people need to ensure quiet by limiting loud laughter and noise after 10 pm, personal hygiene activities must also take place gently.

Switzerland's Gothard is the longest tunnel in the world

With a length of 57km, located in the Alps and 7km longer than the Channel Tunnel connecting England and France, Gotthard took 17 years to complete, this is also the most expensive tunnel in the world. Since its inception, Gotthard has reduced travel by 45 minutes between Zurich and Lugano and the Rhine-Alp region, bypassing the Dutch city of Rotterdam, crossing Germany and connecting to the Italian port of Genoa.

Almost half of marriages in Switzerland end in divorce

Previously, the divorce rate had decreased, but in 2015 it increased again, reaching 41.5%, of which two cities, Neuchatel and Geneva, recorded the highest number. The Swiss get married quite late with 31.8 years of age for men and 29.6 years of age for women. Besides, the percentage of women having children is also quite low at only 1.5, below the EU average of 1.6.

Switzerland speaks 4 main languages

The Swiss use 4 main languages: French, German, Italian and Rhaeto - Romantsch (with Latin roots). Besides, English is gradually becoming popular with more than 60% of the population using this language.

The Swiss consume the most chocolate in the world

Swiss people consume about 11kg of chocolate per week, which is also the country's main export. With more than 18 manufacturing companies, Switzerland exported more than 115,500 tons of chocolate in 2015. They also invented many unique devices to further increase the quality of chocolate.

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