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Quick Travel Trivia Switzerland

Where is Switzerland: Switzerland is located in central Europe
Switzerland’s Full Name: Swiss Confederation, or Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft
Currency: CHF
Other Major Cities to Visit: Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Bern
Famous for: Lindt Chocolate, Swiss Fondue Pot Filled With Yummy Melted Cheese, Swiss Army Knife, ski adventure
When to Visit: Between April and June, and September to October
Get here: Travel from the USA, Canada, Australia, and India: Direct flights or by high-speed trains: Virgin Australia, KLM or book trip with G adventures
Famous Travelogue: The Magic Mountain
Famous Travel Movie: A Short Stay in Switzerland
Population: 8.7 million
National Language: German
Capital City: Bern
Time Zone: Central European Standard Time (GMT+1)
Travel Adapter: Electrical sockets — Type C and J
Visa Requirements: The U.S./Canadian citizens no visa requirements can stay up to 90 days
Travel Vaccinations: Depending on your immune system but keep it handy all basic first-aid like drugs for diarrhea, fever or dizziness
Budget for a Trip to Switzerland: Plan on spending a minimum of CHF 100 to 200 per day.
Common language phrases: Danke, Bitte, Merci Vilmal, Ich Heisse
Delicious Vegetarian Food: casseroles, Birchermüesli, Rösti, Dinnete, Fondue