Despite the fact that Switzerland is a small state in the very center of Europe, it has a lot of its interesting distinctive features. These are the four official state languages, the oldest democracy in the world, the confidentiality of bank customers, delicious chocolate and the most prestigious watch brand. Although Switzerland has unified federal authorities and in fact it is a federal state, its name still sounds like the Confederation. Therefore, the cantons of Switzerland have broad powers of self-government.
There are 26 cantons in total in Switzerland. This is the name of the unit of administrative and political division of the state. Each of them has its own laws, its own government and its own court. The federal government of the country does not interfere in the management of the cantons and is engaged in international economic and political relations, as well as issues of state defense. The cantons of Switzerland are completely different in size and population density from each other. For example, there is the canton of Basel with an area of only 37 square meters. kilometers and the canton of Graubünden measuring 7105 square meters. kilometers, in which approximately the same number of people live.
Just a century and a half ago, Switzerland was a very poor country. Its indigenous people had to leave for the New World in search of happiness. All geographical names in the United States related to Switzerland bear the imprint of longing for the homeland of immigrants who came there from this small European country. In the end, the country has changed. The cantons of Switzerland are able to provide their residents with high-paying jobs, and Switzerland itself has become a strong international power that has an active immigration policy. Today, the foreign population in the state is about 20%.
This absolutely amazing alpine region has become the largest tourist region in Europe. Holidays here are primarily aimed at lovers of skiing and beautiful mountain lakes. Holidays in Switzerland make an unforgettable silence reigning among the majestic mountains. Tours to Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Friborg and other cities popular with tourists give all visitors a lot of impressions. Old traditions and pristine nature, edelweiss and outlandish cacti - all this can be found in this unusual ski country.
Thoroughly thought out and incredibly developed infrastructure of tourist facilities, ideally constructed motorways and the largest railway network give it the status of a magnificent country for tourists, which is supported by all the cantons of Switzerland. Add to this the possibility of organizing a unique holiday in Switzerland at any time of the year and its incredibly advantageous geographical location, and you will understand why the tourism business brings the country 15% of the national income.
Tourist trips to Switzerland are extremely interesting, which include excursions to the famous sights of various cities, ancient castles, the richest museums of Geneva, Zurich, Bern, which keep many amazing secrets behind their walls. Immense lakes, majestic mountains and small cozy country villages make the impressions of a tourist trip unforgettable. This beauty can be seen not only traveling around the country by bus. It is common practice here to rent a bike for travel. You can make hiking tours. Along the coastline of the lakes, nature itself seems to have specially created hiking trails. For ski holidays in the country, just ideal conditions are created. Resorts Davos, Grindelwald, Crans-Montana are considered the European pearl for extreme sportsmen from all over the world.