The Magnificent World of My Switzerland

For those people who haven't visited Switzerland yet, they assume that life in that country is about precision, punctuality, and purity. The truth is, if you try to stay or live in Switzerland, say for instance, about a year, you will soon realize that a Swiss life is more complex than the lifestyle of other countries. You will need to stay in Switzerland for quite some time to get to know some of the important things about the country that you need to get used to. Despite the complexities of a Swiss lifestyle, many still refer the country's way of living as a popular custom among tourists and non-Swiss residents as well.

At first, I thought Switzerland can be the "chocolate country" since it is the home of Nestle, the world's biggest food and beverage company that produces famous products including chocolates. This may sound funny, but there's nothing wrong about it because most of us love chocolates. On a serious note, I have concluded that this nation has no identity at all because its culture is a combination of German, Austrian, French, and Italian influences. For instance, Switzerland has four allowed languages composed of German (64%) in the north and center; French (19%) to the west; and Italian (8%) and Romansh (1%) which is spoken by small minority group in the southeastern canton of Graubunden. Even Swiss cuisine is influenced by German, French, and Italian cuisines. For example, Italian cuisines such as pasta and pizza are very popular in contemporary Switzerland.

Switzerland is also known as the hometown of great tennis players like Roger Federer and Martina Hingis. However, unknown to many, Switzerland has another gem in the person of another talented tennis star, Patty Schnyder. Patty, who begun her professional career in 1993, is currently ranked number eight in the women's category.

This is how I see the unique beauty of my enchanting Switzerland. It is a dynamic country that it celebrates both traditional and contemporary Swiss life and culture. It silently lies in the remote sphere of Europe where it lures different visitors to be enthralled utterly by the sweetness of its aura. As the precious time passes, Switzerland has cultivated its culture and lifestyle into a highly integrated and industrial one. You will find the busy world of Switzerland in Southern Europe near the neighboring borders such as Germany, Italy, France, Austria, and the solitary Liechtenstein.

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