Switzerland Presentation

Switzerland presentation

David Santos Nº5 9ºB

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advantages

history

disadvanteges

nowadays

history of switzerland

Switzerland was formed in 1291 as a union of three states and became an independent country in 1815. The constitution, adopted in 1848, does not allow for troops to be sent to serve in foreign wars. The country has remained neutral in conflicts around the world, including both world wars. Switzerland did not become a member of the United Nations until 2002, and is not a member of the European Union.

ADvantages of living in switzerland

Advantages of living in switzerland

Living in Switzerland offers a series of undeniable advantages which led to a higher quality of life than in other European countries:

• Good job opportunities due to the presence of many multinationals and to its solid economy.
• A simple administrative and fiscal system, citizen questions are followed by immediate and concrete answers and solutions.
• Excellent services for which concerns transport, health and education.
• Absence of crime obtained thanks to constant monitoring of the territory and a judicial system in which the penalties are certain.

disADvantages of living in switzerland

disAdvantages of living in switzerland

Moving to Switzerland has also its critical issues which can be summarized in:Good job opportunities due to the presence of many multinationals and to its solid economy.

• High cost of living, an aspect that is easily balanced by higher earnings.
• Paid health care, every month it’s necessary to pay a fee to obtain private visits and services when needed. So, in case of emergencies is not necessary to address to private clinics like in the countries where the health system is public.

Nowadays

The Swiss population of approximately 8.7 million is concentrated mostly on the plateau, where the largest cities and economic centres are located, including Zürich, Geneva and Basel.Switzerland originates from the Old Swiss Confederacy that was established in the Late Middle Ages following a series of military successes against Austria and Burgundy. The Federal Charter of 1291 is considered the country's founding document, which is celebrated on Swiss National Day. Since the Reformation of the 16th century, Switzerland has maintained a policy of armed neutrality. Swiss independence from the Holy Roman Empire was formally recognised in the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Switzerland has not fought an international war since 1815. It joined the United Nations only in 2002, though it pursues an active foreign policy, including participation in frequent peace-building processes worldwide.

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