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5727860fdd62a815002e9f78 | In what year did Ruth Dreifuss become president? | 1999 | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland was the last Western republic to grant women the right to vote. Some Swiss cantons approved this in 1959, while at the federal level it was achieved in 1971 and, after resistance, in the last canton Appenzell Innerrhoden (one of only two remaining Landsgemeinde) in 1990. After obtaining ... |
572787a85951b619008f8c85 | In what year did Switzerland become a full member of the United Nations? | 2002 | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2002 Switzerland became a full member of the United Nations, leaving the Vatican City as the last widely recognised state without full UN membership. Switzerland is a founding member of the EFTA, but is not a member of the European Economic Area. An application for membership in the European Unio... |
572787a85951b619008f8c86 | What did Swiss voters agree to join on June 5, 2005? | Schengen treaty | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2002 Switzerland became a full member of the United Nations, leaving the Vatican City as the last widely recognised state without full UN membership. Switzerland is a founding member of the EFTA, but is not a member of the European Economic Area. An application for membership in the European Unio... |
572787a85951b619008f8c87 | What percentage of Swiss voters voted to join the Schengen treaty? | 55% | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2002 Switzerland became a full member of the United Nations, leaving the Vatican City as the last widely recognised state without full UN membership. Switzerland is a founding member of the EFTA, but is not a member of the European Economic Area. An application for membership in the European Unio... |
572787a85951b619008f8c88 | Though Switzerland is a founding member of the EFTA, what are they not a member of? | European Economic Area | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2002 Switzerland became a full member of the United Nations, leaving the Vatican City as the last widely recognised state without full UN membership. Switzerland is a founding member of the EFTA, but is not a member of the European Economic Area. An application for membership in the European Unio... |
572787a85951b619008f8c89 | What has completely surrounded Switzerland and Liechtenstein since 1995? | the EU | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2002 Switzerland became a full member of the United Nations, leaving the Vatican City as the last widely recognised state without full UN membership. Switzerland is a founding member of the EFTA, but is not a member of the European Economic Area. An application for membership in the European Unio... |
572788bf5951b619008f8ca1 | How large is Switzerland? | 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 sq mi) | [
"Switzerland\n\nExtending across the north and south side of the Alps in west-central Europe, Switzerland encompasses a great diversity of landscapes and climates on a limited area of 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 sq mi). The population is about 8 million, resulting in an average population density of around 195... |
572788bf5951b619008f8ca2 | What is the average population density of Switzerland? | 195 people per square kilometre (500/sq mi) | [
"Switzerland\n\nExtending across the north and south side of the Alps in west-central Europe, Switzerland encompasses a great diversity of landscapes and climates on a limited area of 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 sq mi). The population is about 8 million, resulting in an average population density of around 195... |
572788bf5951b619008f8ca3 | What is the population density of the largest Canton of Graubunden, located in the Alps? | 27 /km² (70 /sq mi) | [
"Switzerland\n\nExtending across the north and south side of the Alps in west-central Europe, Switzerland encompasses a great diversity of landscapes and climates on a limited area of 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 sq mi). The population is about 8 million, resulting in an average population density of around 195... |
572788bf5951b619008f8ca4 | Which half of Switzerland is more mountainous? | southern | [
"Switzerland\n\nExtending across the north and south side of the Alps in west-central Europe, Switzerland encompasses a great diversity of landscapes and climates on a limited area of 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 sq mi). The population is about 8 million, resulting in an average population density of around 195... |
572788bf5951b619008f8ca5 | Which mountain range does Switzerland extend over on both the north and south sides? | Alps | [
"Switzerland\n\nExtending across the north and south side of the Alps in west-central Europe, Switzerland encompasses a great diversity of landscapes and climates on a limited area of 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 sq mi). The population is about 8 million, resulting in an average population density of around 195... |
572789bff1498d1400e8fb3e | Which basic topographical area is in the south of Switzerland? | Swiss Alps | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland lies between latitudes 45° and 48° N, and longitudes 5° and 11° E. It contains three basic topographical areas: the Swiss Alps to the south, the Swiss Plateau or Central Plateau, and the Jura mountains on the west. The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south of th... |
572789bff1498d1400e8fb3f | Which basic topographical area is in central Switzerland? | Swiss Plateau | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland lies between latitudes 45° and 48° N, and longitudes 5° and 11° E. It contains three basic topographical areas: the Swiss Alps to the south, the Swiss Plateau or Central Plateau, and the Jura mountains on the west. The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south of th... |
572789bff1498d1400e8fb40 | Which basic topographical area is in western Switzerland? | Jura mountains | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland lies between latitudes 45° and 48° N, and longitudes 5° and 11° E. It contains three basic topographical areas: the Swiss Alps to the south, the Swiss Plateau or Central Plateau, and the Jura mountains on the west. The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south of th... |
572789bff1498d1400e8fb41 | How much of Switzerland's total area do the Alps comprise? | 60% | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland lies between latitudes 45° and 48° N, and longitudes 5° and 11° E. It contains three basic topographical areas: the Swiss Alps to the south, the Swiss Plateau or Central Plateau, and the Jura mountains on the west. The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south of th... |
572789bff1498d1400e8fb42 | What is the largest lake in Switzerland? | Lake Geneva | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland lies between latitudes 45° and 48° N, and longitudes 5° and 11° E. It contains three basic topographical areas: the Swiss Alps to the south, the Swiss Plateau or Central Plateau, and the Jura mountains on the west. The Alps are a high mountain range running across the central-south of th... |
57278a97f1498d1400e8fb5a | What is the highest mountain in Switzerland? | Monte Rosa | [
"Switzerland\n\n48 of Switzerland's mountains are 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea in altitude or higher. At 4,634 m (15,203 ft), Monte Rosa is the highest, although the Matterhorn (4,478 m or 14,692 ft) is often regarded as the most famous. Both are located within the Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais. The se... |
57278a97f1498d1400e8fb5b | What is often regarded as the most famous mountain in Switzerland? | Matterhorn | [
"Switzerland\n\n48 of Switzerland's mountains are 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea in altitude or higher. At 4,634 m (15,203 ft), Monte Rosa is the highest, although the Matterhorn (4,478 m or 14,692 ft) is often regarded as the most famous. Both are located within the Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais. The se... |
57278a97f1498d1400e8fb5c | How many of Switzerland's mountains are at least 4000 meters above sea level? | 48 | [
"Switzerland\n\n48 of Switzerland's mountains are 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea in altitude or higher. At 4,634 m (15,203 ft), Monte Rosa is the highest, although the Matterhorn (4,478 m or 14,692 ft) is often regarded as the most famous. Both are located within the Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais. The se... |
57278a97f1498d1400e8fb5d | Where are both Monte Rosa and Matterhorn located? | Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais | [
"Switzerland\n\n48 of Switzerland's mountains are 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea in altitude or higher. At 4,634 m (15,203 ft), Monte Rosa is the highest, although the Matterhorn (4,478 m or 14,692 ft) is often regarded as the most famous. Both are located within the Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais. The se... |
57278b96dd62a815002e9fe0 | Where are Switzerland's glacial conditions located? | mountaintops | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss climate is generally temperate, but can vary greatly between the localities, from glacial conditions on the mountaintops to the often pleasant near Mediterranean climate at Switzerland's southern tip. There are some valley areas in the southern part of Switzerland where some cold-hardy pal... |
57278b96dd62a815002e9fe1 | What is typical weather in Switzerland during the summer months? | warm and humid at times with periodic rainfall | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss climate is generally temperate, but can vary greatly between the localities, from glacial conditions on the mountaintops to the often pleasant near Mediterranean climate at Switzerland's southern tip. There are some valley areas in the southern part of Switzerland where some cold-hardy pal... |
57278b96dd62a815002e9fe2 | What can the lower lands, suffering from inversion, sometimes lack for weeks? | sun | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss climate is generally temperate, but can vary greatly between the localities, from glacial conditions on the mountaintops to the often pleasant near Mediterranean climate at Switzerland's southern tip. There are some valley areas in the southern part of Switzerland where some cold-hardy pal... |
57278b96dd62a815002e9fe3 | What is the climate on Switzerland's southern tip? | Mediterranean | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss climate is generally temperate, but can vary greatly between the localities, from glacial conditions on the mountaintops to the often pleasant near Mediterranean climate at Switzerland's southern tip. There are some valley areas in the southern part of Switzerland where some cold-hardy pal... |
57278d8c708984140094e0ad | What is the weather phenomena characterized by an unexpected warm wind bringing low reletive humidity to the northern Alps during rainfall in the southern Alps? | föhn | [
"Switzerland\n\nA weather phenomenon known as the föhn (with an identical effect to the chinook wind) can occur at all times of the year and is characterised by an unexpectedly warm wind, bringing air of very low relative humidity to the north of the Alps during rainfall periods on the southern face of the Alps. Th... |
57278d8c708984140094e0ae | At what time of year can the fohn occur? | all times | [
"Switzerland\n\nA weather phenomenon known as the föhn (with an identical effect to the chinook wind) can occur at all times of the year and is characterised by an unexpectedly warm wind, bringing air of very low relative humidity to the north of the Alps during rainfall periods on the southern face of the Alps. Th... |
57278d8c708984140094e0af | Where do clouds lose most of their content before getting to the inner alpine valleys? | crossing the mountains | [
"Switzerland\n\nA weather phenomenon known as the föhn (with an identical effect to the chinook wind) can occur at all times of the year and is characterised by an unexpectedly warm wind, bringing air of very low relative humidity to the north of the Alps during rainfall periods on the southern face of the Alps. Th... |
57278d8c708984140094e0b0 | What type of grapes are grown in the valley of Valais? | wine | [
"Switzerland\n\nA weather phenomenon known as the föhn (with an identical effect to the chinook wind) can occur at all times of the year and is characterised by an unexpectedly warm wind, bringing air of very low relative humidity to the north of the Alps during rainfall periods on the southern face of the Alps. Th... |
57278d8c708984140094e0b1 | During the fohn, from which direction is the blowing wind more efficient? | the south | [
"Switzerland\n\nA weather phenomenon known as the föhn (with an identical effect to the chinook wind) can occur at all times of the year and is characterised by an unexpectedly warm wind, bringing air of very low relative humidity to the north of the Alps during rainfall periods on the southern face of the Alps. Th... |
57278ecf708984140094e0cf | What rank was Switzerland in safeguarding the environment according to the 2014 Environmental Performance Index? | first among 132 nations | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland's ecosystems can be particularly fragile, because the many delicate valleys separated by high mountains often form unique ecologies. The mountainous regions themselves are also vulnerable, with a rich range of plants not found at other altitudes, and experience some pressure from visitor... |
57278ecf708984140094e0d0 | What do mountainous regions have that make their ecosystems particularly fragile? | plants not found at other altitudes | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland's ecosystems can be particularly fragile, because the many delicate valleys separated by high mountains often form unique ecologies. The mountainous regions themselves are also vulnerable, with a rich range of plants not found at other altitudes, and experience some pressure from visitor... |
57278ecf708984140094e0d1 | What is the ecosystem in the alpine region particularly sensitive to? | climate change | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland's ecosystems can be particularly fragile, because the many delicate valleys separated by high mountains often form unique ecologies. The mountainous regions themselves are also vulnerable, with a rich range of plants not found at other altitudes, and experience some pressure from visitor... |
57278ecf708984140094e0d2 | What sources of energy does Switzerland heavily rely on? | renewable | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland's ecosystems can be particularly fragile, because the many delicate valleys separated by high mountains often form unique ecologies. The mountainous regions themselves are also vulnerable, with a rich range of plants not found at other altitudes, and experience some pressure from visitor... |
572791fc5951b619008f8dd1 | When was Switzerland's Federal Constitution adopted? | 1848 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Federal Constitution adopted in 1848 is the legal foundation of the modern federal state. It is among the oldest constitutions in the world. A new Constitution was adopted in 1999, but did not introduce notable changes to the federal structure. It outlines basic and political rights of individua... |
572791fc5951b619008f8dd2 | When was a new Constitution adopted in Switzerland? | 1999 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Federal Constitution adopted in 1848 is the legal foundation of the modern federal state. It is among the oldest constitutions in the world. A new Constitution was adopted in 1999, but did not introduce notable changes to the federal structure. It outlines basic and political rights of individua... |
572791fc5951b619008f8dd3 | How many main governing bodies are on the federal level in Switzerland? | three | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Federal Constitution adopted in 1848 is the legal foundation of the modern federal state. It is among the oldest constitutions in the world. A new Constitution was adopted in 1999, but did not introduce notable changes to the federal structure. It outlines basic and political rights of individua... |
572791fc5951b619008f8dd4 | What is the legislative body of the Swiss government called? | bicameral parliament | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Federal Constitution adopted in 1848 is the legal foundation of the modern federal state. It is among the oldest constitutions in the world. A new Constitution was adopted in 1999, but did not introduce notable changes to the federal structure. It outlines basic and political rights of individua... |
572791fc5951b619008f8dd5 | What is the executive body of the Swiss government called? | Federal Council | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Federal Constitution adopted in 1848 is the legal foundation of the modern federal state. It is among the oldest constitutions in the world. A new Constitution was adopted in 1999, but did not introduce notable changes to the federal structure. It outlines basic and political rights of individua... |
5727931add62a815002ea0da | How many members are on the National Council? | 200 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss Parliament consists of two houses: the Council of States which has 46 representatives (two from each canton and one from each half-canton) who are elected under a system determined by each canton, and the National Council, which consists of 200 members who are elected under a system of pro... |
5727931add62a815002ea0db | How long do members of both houses of the Swiss Parliament serve? | 4 years | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss Parliament consists of two houses: the Council of States which has 46 representatives (two from each canton and one from each half-canton) who are elected under a system determined by each canton, and the National Council, which consists of 200 members who are elected under a system of pro... |
5727931add62a815002ea0dc | What are both houses of the Swiss Parliament collectively known as when both are in joint session? | Federal Assembly | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss Parliament consists of two houses: the Council of States which has 46 representatives (two from each canton and one from each half-canton) who are elected under a system determined by each canton, and the National Council, which consists of 200 members who are elected under a system of pro... |
5727931add62a815002ea0dd | What can citizens use to challenge any law passed by Parliament? | referendums | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss Parliament consists of two houses: the Council of States which has 46 representatives (two from each canton and one from each half-canton) who are elected under a system determined by each canton, and the National Council, which consists of 200 members who are elected under a system of pro... |
5727931add62a815002ea0de | What can citizens use to introduce amendments to the federal constitution? | initiatives | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss Parliament consists of two houses: the Council of States which has 46 representatives (two from each canton and one from each half-canton) who are elected under a system determined by each canton, and the National Council, which consists of 200 members who are elected under a system of pro... |
5727942cdd62a815002ea0fc | What serves as the collective Head of State? | The Federal Council | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Federal Council constitutes the federal government, directs the federal administration and serves as collective Head of State. It is a collegial body of seven members, elected for a four-year mandate by the Federal Assembly which also exercises oversight over the Council. The President of the Co... |
5727942cdd62a815002ea0fd | How many members are in the Federal Council? | seven | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Federal Council constitutes the federal government, directs the federal administration and serves as collective Head of State. It is a collegial body of seven members, elected for a four-year mandate by the Federal Assembly which also exercises oversight over the Council. The President of the Co... |
5727942cdd62a815002ea0fe | Who elects the members of the Federal Council? | Federal Assembly | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Federal Council constitutes the federal government, directs the federal administration and serves as collective Head of State. It is a collegial body of seven members, elected for a four-year mandate by the Federal Assembly which also exercises oversight over the Council. The President of the Co... |
5727942cdd62a815002ea0ff | What is the traditional term for the President of the Confederation? | one-year | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Federal Council constitutes the federal government, directs the federal administration and serves as collective Head of State. It is a collegial body of seven members, elected for a four-year mandate by the Federal Assembly which also exercises oversight over the Council. The President of the Co... |
5727942cdd62a815002ea100 | Who elects the President of the Confederation from its 7 members? | the Assembly | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Federal Council constitutes the federal government, directs the federal administration and serves as collective Head of State. It is a collegial body of seven members, elected for a four-year mandate by the Federal Assembly which also exercises oversight over the Council. The President of the Co... |
57279543f1498d1400e8fcc6 | How many legal jurisdictions are Swiss citizens subject to? | three | [
"Switzerland\n\nDirect democracy and federalism are hallmarks of the Swiss political system. Swiss citizens are subject to three legal jurisdictions: the commune, canton and federal levels. The 1848 federal constitution defines a system of direct democracy (sometimes called half-direct or representative direct demo... |
57279543f1498d1400e8fcc7 | What are the legal jurisdictions that Swiss citizens are subject to? | commune, canton and federal levels | [
"Switzerland\n\nDirect democracy and federalism are hallmarks of the Swiss political system. Swiss citizens are subject to three legal jurisdictions: the commune, canton and federal levels. The 1848 federal constitution defines a system of direct democracy (sometimes called half-direct or representative direct demo... |
57279543f1498d1400e8fcc8 | What type of democracy was defined in the 1848 federal constitution? | direct | [
"Switzerland\n\nDirect democracy and federalism are hallmarks of the Swiss political system. Swiss citizens are subject to three legal jurisdictions: the commune, canton and federal levels. The 1848 federal constitution defines a system of direct democracy (sometimes called half-direct or representative direct demo... |
57279543f1498d1400e8fcc9 | What two things do citizens have the right to submit to overturn parliamentary decisions? | a constitutional initiative and a referendum | [
"Switzerland\n\nDirect democracy and federalism are hallmarks of the Swiss political system. Swiss citizens are subject to three legal jurisdictions: the commune, canton and federal levels. The 1848 federal constitution defines a system of direct democracy (sometimes called half-direct or representative direct demo... |
57279543f1498d1400e8fcca | What are the two hallmarks of the Swiss political system? | Direct democracy and federalism | [
"Switzerland\n\nDirect democracy and federalism are hallmarks of the Swiss political system. Swiss citizens are subject to three legal jurisdictions: the commune, canton and federal levels. The 1848 federal constitution defines a system of direct democracy (sometimes called half-direct or representative direct demo... |
572796b2f1498d1400e8fcea | How many voters are needed to put a constitutional amendment to a national vote? | 100,000 | [
"Switzerland\n\nSimilarly, the federal constitutional initiative allows citizens to put a constitutional amendment to a national vote, if 100,000 voters sign the proposed amendment within 18 months.[note 8] Parliament can supplement the proposed amendment with a counter-proposal, and then voters must indicate a pre... |
572796b2f1498d1400e8fceb | How long do citizens have to collect enough votes for a national vote on a constitutional amendment? | 18 months | [
"Switzerland\n\nSimilarly, the federal constitutional initiative allows citizens to put a constitutional amendment to a national vote, if 100,000 voters sign the proposed amendment within 18 months.[note 8] Parliament can supplement the proposed amendment with a counter-proposal, and then voters must indicate a pre... |
572796b2f1498d1400e8fcec | What can Parliament supplement the amendment proposed by the citizens with? | a counter-proposal | [
"Switzerland\n\nSimilarly, the federal constitutional initiative allows citizens to put a constitutional amendment to a national vote, if 100,000 voters sign the proposed amendment within 18 months.[note 8] Parliament can supplement the proposed amendment with a counter-proposal, and then voters must indicate a pre... |
572796b2f1498d1400e8fced | What must voters do on the ballot when Parliament adds a supplement? | indicate a preference | [
"Switzerland\n\nSimilarly, the federal constitutional initiative allows citizens to put a constitutional amendment to a national vote, if 100,000 voters sign the proposed amendment within 18 months.[note 8] Parliament can supplement the proposed amendment with a counter-proposal, and then voters must indicate a pre... |
572796b2f1498d1400e8fcee | How much of the national popular vote and the cantonal popular vote is needed to pass a constitutional amendment? | a double majority | [
"Switzerland\n\nSimilarly, the federal constitutional initiative allows citizens to put a constitutional amendment to a national vote, if 100,000 voters sign the proposed amendment within 18 months.[note 8] Parliament can supplement the proposed amendment with a counter-proposal, and then voters must indicate a pre... |
57279799708984140094e1af | According to the Federal Constitution, how many cantons are equal in status? | all 26 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe cantons have a permanent constitutional status and, in comparison with the situation in other countries, a high degree of independence. Under the Federal Constitution, all 26 cantons are equal in status. Each canton has its own constitution, and its own parliament, government and courts. However... |
57279799708984140094e1b0 | What are the two major differences between cantons? | population and geographical area | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe cantons have a permanent constitutional status and, in comparison with the situation in other countries, a high degree of independence. Under the Federal Constitution, all 26 cantons are equal in status. Each canton has its own constitution, and its own parliament, government and courts. However... |
57279799708984140094e1b1 | What is the population of the largest canton? | 1,253,500 (Zürich) | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe cantons have a permanent constitutional status and, in comparison with the situation in other countries, a high degree of independence. Under the Federal Constitution, all 26 cantons are equal in status. Each canton has its own constitution, and its own parliament, government and courts. However... |
57279799708984140094e1b2 | What is the population of the smallest canton? | 15,000 (Appenzell Innerrhoden) | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe cantons have a permanent constitutional status and, in comparison with the situation in other countries, a high degree of independence. Under the Federal Constitution, all 26 cantons are equal in status. Each canton has its own constitution, and its own parliament, government and courts. However... |
57279799708984140094e1b3 | How large is the smallest canton? | 37 km2 (14 sq mi) (Basel-Stadt) | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe cantons have a permanent constitutional status and, in comparison with the situation in other countries, a high degree of independence. Under the Federal Constitution, all 26 cantons are equal in status. Each canton has its own constitution, and its own parliament, government and courts. However... |
572798f7708984140094e1dd | When was Switzerland's policy of neutrality internationally recognized? | Congress of Vienna in 1815 | [
"Switzerland\n\nTraditionally, Switzerland avoids alliances that might entail military, political, or direct economic action and has been neutral since the end of its expansion in 1515. Its policy of neutrality was internationally recognised at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. Only in 2002 did Switzerland become a f... |
572798f7708984140094e1de | What was Switzerland the first state to join the U.N. by? | referendum | [
"Switzerland\n\nTraditionally, Switzerland avoids alliances that might entail military, political, or direct economic action and has been neutral since the end of its expansion in 1515. Its policy of neutrality was internationally recognised at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. Only in 2002 did Switzerland become a f... |
572798f7708984140094e1df | What have the Swiss people continually rejected membership in since the 1990's? | European Union | [
"Switzerland\n\nTraditionally, Switzerland avoids alliances that might entail military, political, or direct economic action and has been neutral since the end of its expansion in 1515. Its policy of neutrality was internationally recognised at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. Only in 2002 did Switzerland become a f... |
572798f7708984140094e1e0 | How long has Switzerland traditionally been neutral? | since the end of its expansion in 1515 | [
"Switzerland\n\nTraditionally, Switzerland avoids alliances that might entail military, political, or direct economic action and has been neutral since the end of its expansion in 1515. Its policy of neutrality was internationally recognised at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. Only in 2002 did Switzerland become a f... |
572798f7708984140094e1e1 | How does Switzerland treat alliances that might entail military or political action? | avoids | [
"Switzerland\n\nTraditionally, Switzerland avoids alliances that might entail military, political, or direct economic action and has been neutral since the end of its expansion in 1515. Its policy of neutrality was internationally recognised at the Congress of Vienna in 1815. Only in 2002 did Switzerland become a f... |
57279a165951b619008f8e61 | How long has Switzerland hosted the United Nations Human Rights Council? | since 2006 | [
"Switzerland\n\nA large number of international institutions have their seats in Switzerland, in part because of its policy of neutrality. Geneva is the birthplace of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the Geneva Conventions and, since 2006, hosts the United Nations Human Rights Council. Even though Switze... |
57279a165951b619008f8e62 | What is the second biggest centre for the U.N.? | Palace of Nations in Geneva | [
"Switzerland\n\nA large number of international institutions have their seats in Switzerland, in part because of its policy of neutrality. Geneva is the birthplace of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the Geneva Conventions and, since 2006, hosts the United Nations Human Rights Council. Even though Switze... |
57279a165951b619008f8e63 | Where did the Red Crescent Movement begin? | Geneva | [
"Switzerland\n\nA large number of international institutions have their seats in Switzerland, in part because of its policy of neutrality. Geneva is the birthplace of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the Geneva Conventions and, since 2006, hosts the United Nations Human Rights Council. Even though Switze... |
57279a165951b619008f8e64 | Where is the League of Nations located? | Switzerland | [
"Switzerland\n\nA large number of international institutions have their seats in Switzerland, in part because of its policy of neutrality. Geneva is the birthplace of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the Geneva Conventions and, since 2006, hosts the United Nations Human Rights Council. Even though Switze... |
57279afddd62a815002ea1d2 | Besides the U.N. Headquarters, who hosts many U.N. agencies? | Swiss Confederation | [
"Switzerland\n\nApart from the United Nations headquarters, the Swiss Confederation is host to many UN agencies, like the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and about... |
57279afddd62a815002ea1d3 | What does the ILO stand for? | International Labour Organization | [
"Switzerland\n\nApart from the United Nations headquarters, the Swiss Confederation is host to many UN agencies, like the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and about... |
57279afddd62a815002ea1d4 | What is disucussed at the World Economic Forum in Davos? | important issues facing the world, including health and the environment | [
"Switzerland\n\nApart from the United Nations headquarters, the Swiss Confederation is host to many UN agencies, like the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and about... |
57279afddd62a815002ea1d5 | What does BIS stand for? | Bank for International Settlements | [
"Switzerland\n\nApart from the United Nations headquarters, the Swiss Confederation is host to many UN agencies, like the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and about... |
57279afddd62a815002ea1d6 | What does UNHCR stand for? | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | [
"Switzerland\n\nApart from the United Nations headquarters, the Swiss Confederation is host to many UN agencies, like the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and about... |
57279bd5dd62a815002ea1dc | Where do Swiss militia keep their Army issued equipment? | at home | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe structure of the Swiss militia system stipulates that the soldiers keep their Army issued equipment, including all personal weapons, at home. Some organizations and political parties find this practice controversial but mainstream Swiss opinion is in favour of the system. Compulsory military ser... |
57279bd5dd62a815002ea1dd | Who has compulsory military service in Switzerland? | all male Swiss citizens | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe structure of the Swiss militia system stipulates that the soldiers keep their Army issued equipment, including all personal weapons, at home. Some organizations and political parties find this practice controversial but mainstream Swiss opinion is in favour of the system. Compulsory military ser... |
57279bd5dd62a815002ea1de | Who can serve in the Swiss military voluntarily? | women | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe structure of the Swiss militia system stipulates that the soldiers keep their Army issued equipment, including all personal weapons, at home. Some organizations and political parties find this practice controversial but mainstream Swiss opinion is in favour of the system. Compulsory military ser... |
57279bd5dd62a815002ea1df | What replaced Army 95 in 2003? | Army XXI | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe structure of the Swiss militia system stipulates that the soldiers keep their Army issued equipment, including all personal weapons, at home. Some organizations and political parties find this practice controversial but mainstream Swiss opinion is in favour of the system. Compulsory military ser... |
57279bd5dd62a815002ea1e0 | In Army XXI, how many are active in periodic army training? | 120,000 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe structure of the Swiss militia system stipulates that the soldiers keep their Army issued equipment, including all personal weapons, at home. Some organizations and political parties find this practice controversial but mainstream Swiss opinion is in favour of the system. Compulsory military ser... |
57279d1edd62a815002ea20e | How does the Swiss economy rank worldwide by nominal GDP? | nineteenth largest | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has a stable, prosperous and high-tech economy and enjoys great wealth, being ranked as the wealthiest country in the world per capita in multiple rankings. In 2011 it was ranked as the wealthiest country in the world in per capita terms (with \"wealth\" being defined to include both fin... |
57279d1edd62a815002ea20f | How does the Swiss economy rank worldwide by purchasing power parity? | thirty-sixth largest | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has a stable, prosperous and high-tech economy and enjoys great wealth, being ranked as the wealthiest country in the world per capita in multiple rankings. In 2011 it was ranked as the wealthiest country in the world in per capita terms (with \"wealth\" being defined to include both fin... |
57279d1edd62a815002ea210 | What ranking does Switzerland hold in terms of GDP per capita, adjusting for purchasing power, according to the World Bank? | 8th in the world | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has a stable, prosperous and high-tech economy and enjoys great wealth, being ranked as the wealthiest country in the world per capita in multiple rankings. In 2011 it was ranked as the wealthiest country in the world in per capita terms (with \"wealth\" being defined to include both fin... |
57279d1edd62a815002ea211 | Which rating was assigned to Switzerland by the Index of Economic Freedom of 2010? | highest European rating | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has a stable, prosperous and high-tech economy and enjoys great wealth, being ranked as the wealthiest country in the world per capita in multiple rankings. In 2011 it was ranked as the wealthiest country in the world in per capita terms (with \"wealth\" being defined to include both fin... |
57279df23acd2414000de7f1 | What did the World Economic Forum's Global Competetiveness Report Rank Switzerland's economy as? | the most competitive in the world | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report currently ranks Switzerland's economy as the most competitive in the world, while ranked by the European Union as Europe's most innovative country. For much of the 20th century, Switzerland was the wealthiest country in Europe by a considerabl... |
57279df23acd2414000de7f2 | What was the gross median estimate of household income in Switzerland in 2007? | 137,094 USD at Purchasing power parity | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report currently ranks Switzerland's economy as the most competitive in the world, while ranked by the European Union as Europe's most innovative country. For much of the 20th century, Switzerland was the wealthiest country in Europe by a considerabl... |
57279df23acd2414000de7f3 | What was Switzerland's median income in 2007? | 95,824 USD | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report currently ranks Switzerland's economy as the most competitive in the world, while ranked by the European Union as Europe's most innovative country. For much of the 20th century, Switzerland was the wealthiest country in Europe by a considerabl... |
57279df23acd2414000de7f4 | How did the European Union rank Switzerland's economy? | Europe's most innovative country | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report currently ranks Switzerland's economy as the most competitive in the world, while ranked by the European Union as Europe's most innovative country. For much of the 20th century, Switzerland was the wealthiest country in Europe by a considerabl... |
57279eac3acd2414000de807 | What is Switzerland's most important economic sector? | manufacturing | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland's most important economic sector is manufacturing. Manufacturing consists largely of the production of specialist chemicals, health and pharmaceutical goods, scientific and precision measuring instruments and musical instruments. The largest exported goods are chemicals (34% of exported ... |
57279eac3acd2414000de808 | What accounts for 34% of Switzerland's exported goods? | chemicals | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland's most important economic sector is manufacturing. Manufacturing consists largely of the production of specialist chemicals, health and pharmaceutical goods, scientific and precision measuring instruments and musical instruments. The largest exported goods are chemicals (34% of exported ... |
57279eac3acd2414000de809 | What accounts for 20.9% of Switzerland's exported goods? | machines/electronics | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland's most important economic sector is manufacturing. Manufacturing consists largely of the production of specialist chemicals, health and pharmaceutical goods, scientific and precision measuring instruments and musical instruments. The largest exported goods are chemicals (34% of exported ... |
57279eac3acd2414000de80a | What accounts for 16.9% of Switzerland's exported goods? | precision instruments/watches | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland's most important economic sector is manufacturing. Manufacturing consists largely of the production of specialist chemicals, health and pharmaceutical goods, scientific and precision measuring instruments and musical instruments. The largest exported goods are chemicals (34% of exported ... |
57279eac3acd2414000de80b | What percentage of exports are exported services? | a third | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland's most important economic sector is manufacturing. Manufacturing consists largely of the production of specialist chemicals, health and pharmaceutical goods, scientific and precision measuring instruments and musical instruments. The largest exported goods are chemicals (34% of exported ... |
57279f803acd2414000de81b | What percentage of employees belonged to a trade union in 2004? | about 25% | [
"Switzerland\n\nAround 3.8 million people work in Switzerland; about 25% of employees belonged to a trade union in 2004. Switzerland has a more flexible job market than neighbouring countries and the unemployment rate is very low. The unemployment rate increased from a low of 1.7% in June 2000 to a peak of 4.4% in ... |
57279f803acd2414000de81c | How many people work in Switzerland? | Around 3.8 million | [
"Switzerland\n\nAround 3.8 million people work in Switzerland; about 25% of employees belonged to a trade union in 2004. Switzerland has a more flexible job market than neighbouring countries and the unemployment rate is very low. The unemployment rate increased from a low of 1.7% in June 2000 to a peak of 4.4% in ... |
57279f803acd2414000de81d | What was the unemployment rate in Switzerland in 2014? | 3.2% | [
"Switzerland\n\nAround 3.8 million people work in Switzerland; about 25% of employees belonged to a trade union in 2004. Switzerland has a more flexible job market than neighbouring countries and the unemployment rate is very low. The unemployment rate increased from a low of 1.7% in June 2000 to a peak of 4.4% in ... |
57279f803acd2414000de81e | What was the foreign citizen population percentage in Switzerland in 2014? | 21.8% | [
"Switzerland\n\nAround 3.8 million people work in Switzerland; about 25% of employees belonged to a trade union in 2004. Switzerland has a more flexible job market than neighbouring countries and the unemployment rate is very low. The unemployment rate increased from a low of 1.7% in June 2000 to a peak of 4.4% in ... |
57279f803acd2414000de81f | What was the peak unemployment rate reached in December, 2009? | 4.4% | [
"Switzerland\n\nAround 3.8 million people work in Switzerland; about 25% of employees belonged to a trade union in 2004. Switzerland has a more flexible job market than neighbouring countries and the unemployment rate is very low. The unemployment rate increased from a low of 1.7% in June 2000 to a peak of 4.4% in ... |
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