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Switzerland is not only tourism...
As usually, you find basic facts with aunt Wiki, in the case of Switzerland, the corresponding link is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland
Official facts and figures from the Swiss statistical bureau: http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index.html
Swiss economy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Switzerland
A picture of all Swiss notes and coins: http://www.snb.ch/en/iabout/cash (see also the pictures of the new, 2010, series!)
Cost of living: http://www.swissworld.org/en/economy/wages_and_prosperity/cost_of_living/
Weather, when to go: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/switzerland/weather
For a not so common picture of a famous mountain: http://www.ski-zermatt.com/mattnet/features/panoramas/index.htm
As for a recipie of a Swiss dish, I suggest Cheese Fondue (still, be reminded that this originates from neighbouring Haute Savoie and Franche Comté in France - regions that have very tight connections with Switzerland)
1 lb. shredded Swiss cheese (half Gruyère/half Vacherin, never but never use Emmental, instead of Vacherin, take Appenzeller)
3 tbsp. flour
4 clove fresh garlic
2 c. dry, not too fruity white wine
Pepper, nutmeg
3 tbsp. cherry brandy (Kirsch)
2 loaves Italian or French bread, cut in cubes, crust on each side
Rub fondue pot with garlic; pour in wine and cheese. Set over moderate heat stirring constantly with wooden fork or spoon until cheese is melted. Add pepper and nutmeg to your taste. Then mix flour with half a glass of wine, add, stirr again. Let simmer for just a moment, then add Kirsch. Serve and keep bubbling hot over burner. Spear bread cubes through soft side into crust; dunk and swirl in fondue. Serves 2 - 3. |
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