Swiss Stories The story of Geneva's Jet d'Eau Allegra! A look at Romansh, Switzerland's fourth language Heidi: In the footsteps of a Swiss myth A construction project serving Europe Solar Impulse ? Around the world in a solar-powered aircraft A sparkling metallic-grey shard of rock crystal in the heart of the Alps
Society The main driver of demographic growth in Switzerland over the last few decades has been migration.
Politics and history Federalism and direct democracy reflect the great importance that the Swiss political system places on the freedom of choice and self-determination.
Economy Switzerland has one of the most competitive economies in the world thanks above all to its highly developed service sector.
Environment Switzerland has three main geographic regions: the Alps covering around 60% of the country's total surface area, the Swiss Plateau (30%) and the Jura (10%).