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Understanding Switzerland: Geography, Economy, and Unique Culture

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Explore how Switzerland's geography, climate, and natural resources impact daily life and jobs. This informative overview covers key features such as the Swiss Alps, climate variances, and the average annual avalanches. Dive into economic data showcasing per capita GDP, unemployment, and industries driving the economy. Uncover the cultural uniqueness of Switzerland, including dominant food preferences, religious demographics, and social norms. Additionally, the impact of recent events like the Swissair collapse and its effects on the workforce and economy are discussed.

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  1. Neutral State By Roxy Baker Highlands Middle School 6th Grade

  2. Essential Question: How does Switzerland’s geography, climate, and natural resources affect their daily life and jobs? • Small- 15,942 square miles • Home of the Swiss Alps • Valleys • Lakes • Mountains • Summer: About 80◦F • Winter: 27◦-32◦F • Average of 10,00 annual avalanches every year Geography, Climate, and Natural Resources

  3. Essential Question: What does the economic data reveal about their quality of life? • GDP growth- 2.1% (159) • Per capita GDP- $43,900 • Unemployment rate- 3.1% • Poverty rate- 6.9% • Industries- Machinery, textiles, tourism, banking • Exports- $312.5 billion • Export partners- Germany, US, France, Italy • Imports- $5910.18 million • Import partners-Germany, Italy, France, Netherlands, Austria Economic Data

  4. Essential Question: What do we need to know about these people that makes their culture unique? • Meat, potatoes, milk products (cheese, yogurt, creams) • Almost ½ population is Roman Catholic • Swiss soldiers gained reputation for their fighting powers • Handshakes are usual greeting • Attending to personal hygiene in public is not appropriate • Photography and graphic arts are popular • Home to the popular: “Yodeli-he-hoo~” Culture

  5. Essential Question:How has this event affected the US? Or, how has the US affected this event. Executive compensation- the salary of an important business leader that works with the government • Swiss citizens voted on March 3nd • Voting was a triumph for Thomas Miller • Swissair company collapse leads to nationwide strike against “rip-off” salesmen Current Events

  6. Switzerland