Switzerland

Student:Ciocoi Liliana,gr.L11

Chișinău 2017
 CONTENTS:
1.Geographical Background
2.The flag
3.Population
4.Capital City
5.National Costum
6.Holidays and Customs
7.Famous People of Switzerland
8.Cuisine
9.Other
Switzerland, located in
the heart of Europe, is
among the small nations
of the world. It is
41,300 square
kilometers and shares
its borders with
Germany, France, Italy,
Austria, and
Liechtenstein.
The origin of the Swiss flag,
red with a white cross in the
middle, is attributed to the
Battle of Laupen.
During the battle, the Swiss
troops wore white crosses
on red garments.
The crosses have luck and
thus the white cross on a red
background became a
symbol of Switzerland.
Switzerland's population of 8 million
inhabitants.
Switzerland speaks four languages:
German, French, Italian and Romansh.
Religions present in Switzerland are
Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim.
Bern - Capital of
Switzerland
Today the Swiss
capital still enchants
its visitors with its
charm and diverse
attractions and events.

Coat of arms of the

city Berna
Old Town
The Old Town of
Bern is encircled by
the Aare River. The
river is not just a
stretch of water for
Bern’s inhabitants;
it’s also the place
for summer
recreational
activities, like
swimming and
boating in the
Aare.
 Clock Tower (Zytglogge)
Today it is one of Bern's most important sights. The ornate
astronomical clock with its moving figures was built in 1530. It
served as the city's main clock .
The Rose Garden
The Rose Garden is one of Bern’s most beautiful
parks, offering an unrivaled view of the Old
Town and Aare Loop.
As the name suggests, the park is most notable
for its wealth of blossoms. It is home to 223 rose,
200 iris and 28 rhododendron varieties, as well as
an enchanting water lily pond. A pavilion and a
reading garden make the Rose Garden the ideal
place to relax, while the restaurant tempts visitors
to linger a while longer. The park also caters to
children, with a big playground where the little
ones can run wild.
Town Hall House of Parliament

The Cathedral of Bern Bernisches Historisches Museum

Swiss national costume
Carnival in Bern has quickly become the third largest event of its kind in
Switzerland.
"Guggenmusik-Cliques" (bands of carnival musicians) make the 6 km route
along Bern's arcaded promenade vibrate with their wild rhythms and noisy
music.
The four-day Gurten music festival promises a unique program, great atmosphere, fantastic panoramic views –
an altogether unforgettable experience. Indeed, the trip itself proves just how different this festival is. The
program includes more than 60 live acts and 60 DJs representing the pop, rock, punk, electro, funk, soul, R&B,
hip hop, country, singer-songwriter and blues genres. In addition to bands from all over the world, the festival
also features famous Swiss musicians.
The Bern Grand-Prix is a racing festival and top-notch spectacle both on and off the road. " The biggest
racing event in Switzerland is not only a competition for the elite, but also a family attraction.
Fans, friends and families congregate in the streets, and groups of musicians add to the atmosphere.
Museum Night has established itself as a fixed feature in Bern's cultural calendar. It's the one time a year
when visitors can enjoy both cultural and culinary treats in an unusual setting and at unconventional hours.
The broad range of options lets you make your program your own.
Ursula Andress (born 19
March 1936) is a Swiss film
and television actress, former
model and sex symbol, who
has appeared in American,
British and Italian films.

Claude Nicollier (born 2 September 1944 Denise Biellmann (born December

in Vevey, Switzerland) is the first astronaut
from Switzerland. He has flown on four
Space Shuttle missions.
He was appointed full professor of Spatial
Technology at the École Polytechnique
Fédérale de Lausanne on 28 March 2007.
11, 1962) is a Swiss professional
figure skater. She was the
European and World Champion in
1981 and won the
Swiss Championships three times.
Swiss cuisine bears witness to many regional influences, including from French, German
and Italian cuisines and also features many dishes specific to Switzerland. Switzerland was
historically a country of farmers, so traditional Swiss dishes tend to be plain and made from
simple ingredients, such as potatoes and cheese.

Raclette is a semi-hard cow's milk

Rösti is a popular potato dish
that is eaten all over Switzerland.
It was originally a breakfast food,
but this has been replaced by the
muesli, which is commonly eaten
for breakfast and in Switzerland
goes by the name of
"Birchermüesli“.
cheese that is usually fashioned into a
wheel of about 6 kg. It is most commonly
used for melting. It is also a Swiss dish
based on heating the cheese and scraping
off (racler) the melted part.
A Malakoff is a ball of fried cheese typically
found in Western Switzerland, more
specifically in the villages of Begnins,
Bursins, Luins, and Vinzel on the shores of
Lake Geneva. Malakoffs are sometimes
served as an hors d'oeuvre.The name comes
from the Battle of Malakoff, the dish itself
having been invented by Swiss mercenaries
during the siege of Sevastopol.
 Carac is a tart-like Swiss dessert pastry
traditionally made of ingredients such as
chocolate, cream, fondant, and shortbread
pie crust, usually found in the French part of
Switzerland.

Meringue is a type of dessert, often associated with

French, Swiss, and Italian cuisine, made from whipped
egg whites (or aquafaba) and sugar, and occasionally an
acidic ingredient such as lemon, vinegar or cream of
tartar.
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