What are the interesting facts about Switzerland that everyone should know?

 ·         The divorce rate in Switzerland is about 43%, and people also marry late—men at age 31.8 and women at 29.5 years.

 

·         Switzerland is one of two countries in the world that have a square flag. The second is Vatican City.

 

·         The first waterproof watch was invented by Rolex in Switzerland in 1926.

 

·         Switzerland is also the only country in the world to have built an aeroplane that is powered by solar energy. It has travelled 40,000 km without a single drop of fuel.

·         The world's first instant coffee was invented in Switzerland in 1938.

 

·         The highest railway station in Europe, Jungfrazuch railway station is in Switzerland. It is built at an altitude of 11,332 feet above sea level.

 

·         Nearly half of Switzerland's population owns guns.

 

·         The world's smallest toolbox – the Swiss Army knife – was invented by Carl Elsner.

 

·         Charlie Chaplin spent the last 25 years of his life in Switzerland.

 

·         More films produced by India are shot in Switzerland than in any other country.

 

 ·         Switzerland's crime and unemployment rates are among the lowest in the world.