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5727a05d2ca10214002d924c | How is Switzerland ranked of 189 countries in the Ease of Doing Business Index? | 20th | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has an overwhelmingly private sector economy and low tax rates by Western World standards; overall taxation is one of the smallest of developed countries. Switzerland is a relatively easy place to do business, currently ranking 20th of 189 countries in the Ease of Doing Business Index. T... |
5727a05d2ca10214002d924d | According to Credit Suisse, what percentage of residents own their homes? | about 37% | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has an overwhelmingly private sector economy and low tax rates by Western World standards; overall taxation is one of the smallest of developed countries. Switzerland is a relatively easy place to do business, currently ranking 20th of 189 countries in the Ease of Doing Business Index. T... |
5727a05d2ca10214002d924e | How do Switzerland's tax rates compare by Western World standards? | low | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has an overwhelmingly private sector economy and low tax rates by Western World standards; overall taxation is one of the smallest of developed countries. Switzerland is a relatively easy place to do business, currently ranking 20th of 189 countries in the Ease of Doing Business Index. T... |
5727a1ec2ca10214002d9262 | What size was the Swiss Federal budget in 2010? | 62.8 billion Swiss francs | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss Federal budget had a size of 62.8 billion Swiss francs in 2010, which is an equivalent 11.35% of the country's GDP in that year; however, the regional (canton) budgets and the budgets of the municipalities are not counted as part of the federal budget and the total rate of government spend... |
5727a1ec2ca10214002d9263 | What are the two main sources of income for the federal government? | value-added tax (33%) and the direct federal tax (29%) | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss Federal budget had a size of 62.8 billion Swiss francs in 2010, which is an equivalent 11.35% of the country's GDP in that year; however, the regional (canton) budgets and the budgets of the municipalities are not counted as part of the federal budget and the total rate of government spend... |
5727a1ec2ca10214002d9264 | Which sectors are the main source of expenditures for the federal government? | social welfare and finance & tax | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss Federal budget had a size of 62.8 billion Swiss francs in 2010, which is an equivalent 11.35% of the country's GDP in that year; however, the regional (canton) budgets and the budgets of the municipalities are not counted as part of the federal budget and the total rate of government spend... |
5727a1ec2ca10214002d9265 | Which sectors have experienced a reduction in federal government expenditures? | agriculture and national defense | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss Federal budget had a size of 62.8 billion Swiss francs in 2010, which is an equivalent 11.35% of the country's GDP in that year; however, the regional (canton) budgets and the budgets of the municipalities are not counted as part of the federal budget and the total rate of government spend... |
5727a1ec2ca10214002d9266 | How much were expenditures estimated to be cut in agriculture and national defense in 2015? | from 26.5% in to 12.4% | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe Swiss Federal budget had a size of 62.8 billion Swiss francs in 2010, which is an equivalent 11.35% of the country's GDP in that year; however, the regional (canton) budgets and the budgets of the municipalities are not counted as part of the federal budget and the total rate of government spend... |
5727a2c23acd2414000de87b | What has contributed to high food prices in Switzerland? | Agricultural protectionism | [
"Switzerland\n\nAgricultural protectionism—a rare exception to Switzerland's free trade policies—has contributed to high food prices. Product market liberalisation is lagging behind many EU countries according to the OECD. Nevertheless, domestic purchasing power is one of the best in the world. Apart from agricultu... |
5727a2c23acd2414000de87c | What type of trade agreements does Switzerland have worldwide? | free | [
"Switzerland\n\nAgricultural protectionism—a rare exception to Switzerland's free trade policies—has contributed to high food prices. Product market liberalisation is lagging behind many EU countries according to the OECD. Nevertheless, domestic purchasing power is one of the best in the world. Apart from agricultu... |
5727a2c23acd2414000de87d | What is the EFTA? | European Free Trade Association | [
"Switzerland\n\nAgricultural protectionism—a rare exception to Switzerland's free trade policies—has contributed to high food prices. Product market liberalisation is lagging behind many EU countries according to the OECD. Nevertheless, domestic purchasing power is one of the best in the world. Apart from agricultu... |
5727a2c23acd2414000de87e | What is Switzerland's world ranking in domestic purchasing power? | one of the best | [
"Switzerland\n\nAgricultural protectionism—a rare exception to Switzerland's free trade policies—has contributed to high food prices. Product market liberalisation is lagging behind many EU countries according to the OECD. Nevertheless, domestic purchasing power is one of the best in the world. Apart from agricultu... |
5727a2c23acd2414000de87f | According to the OECD, what is Switzerland lagging behind many EU countries in? | Product market liberalisation | [
"Switzerland\n\nAgricultural protectionism—a rare exception to Switzerland's free trade policies—has contributed to high food prices. Product market liberalisation is lagging behind many EU countries according to the OECD. Nevertheless, domestic purchasing power is one of the best in the world. Apart from agricultu... |
5727a38d3acd2414000de895 | Who has authority of school systems in Switzerland? | the cantons | [
"Switzerland\n\nEducation in Switzerland is very diverse because the constitution of Switzerland delegates the authority for the school system to the cantons. There are both public and private schools, including many private international schools. The minimum age for primary school is about six years in all cantons... |
5727a38d3acd2414000de896 | What is the minimum age for primary school in all cantons? | six | [
"Switzerland\n\nEducation in Switzerland is very diverse because the constitution of Switzerland delegates the authority for the school system to the cantons. There are both public and private schools, including many private international schools. The minimum age for primary school is about six years in all cantons... |
5727a38d3acd2414000de897 | What do most cantons provide for free when children are 4 or 5 years old? | children's school | [
"Switzerland\n\nEducation in Switzerland is very diverse because the constitution of Switzerland delegates the authority for the school system to the cantons. There are both public and private schools, including many private international schools. The minimum age for primary school is about six years in all cantons... |
5727a38d3acd2414000de898 | When was English introduced as a first foreign language in many cantons? | 2000 | [
"Switzerland\n\nEducation in Switzerland is very diverse because the constitution of Switzerland delegates the authority for the school system to the cantons. There are both public and private schools, including many private international schools. The minimum age for primary school is about six years in all cantons... |
5727a38d3acd2414000de899 | How long does primary school continue? | until grade four, five or six | [
"Switzerland\n\nEducation in Switzerland is very diverse because the constitution of Switzerland delegates the authority for the school system to the cantons. There are both public and private schools, including many private international schools. The minimum age for primary school is about six years in all cantons... |
5727a452ff5b5019007d91c0 | How many universities are in Switzerland? | 12 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThere are 12 universities in Switzerland, ten of which are maintained at cantonal level and usually offer a range of non-technical subjects. The first university in Switzerland was founded in 1460 in Basel (with a faculty of medicine) and has a tradition of chemical and medical research in Switzerla... |
5727a452ff5b5019007d91c1 | How many of the 12 Swiss universities are maintained at the cantonal level? | ten | [
"Switzerland\n\nThere are 12 universities in Switzerland, ten of which are maintained at cantonal level and usually offer a range of non-technical subjects. The first university in Switzerland was founded in 1460 in Basel (with a faculty of medicine) and has a tradition of chemical and medical research in Switzerla... |
5727a452ff5b5019007d91c2 | When was the first university in Switzerland founded? | 1460 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThere are 12 universities in Switzerland, ten of which are maintained at cantonal level and usually offer a range of non-technical subjects. The first university in Switzerland was founded in 1460 in Basel (with a faculty of medicine) and has a tradition of chemical and medical research in Switzerla... |
5727a452ff5b5019007d91c3 | What is the biggest university in Switzerland? | University of Zurich | [
"Switzerland\n\nThere are 12 universities in Switzerland, ten of which are maintained at cantonal level and usually offer a range of non-technical subjects. The first university in Switzerland was founded in 1460 in Basel (with a faculty of medicine) and has a tradition of chemical and medical research in Switzerla... |
5727a452ff5b5019007d91c4 | How many students attend the University of Zurich? | nearly 25,000 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThere are 12 universities in Switzerland, ten of which are maintained at cantonal level and usually offer a range of non-technical subjects. The first university in Switzerland was founded in 1460 in Basel (with a faculty of medicine) and has a tradition of chemical and medical research in Switzerla... |
5727a5532ca10214002d92b2 | What Swiss world famous physicist developed his Special relativity while working in Bern? | Albert Einstein | [
"Switzerland\n\nMany Nobel prizes have been awarded to Swiss scientists, for example to the world-famous physicist Albert Einstein in the field of physics who developed his Special relativity while working in Bern. More recently Vladimir Prelog, Heinrich Rohrer, Richard Ernst, Edmond Fischer, Rolf Zinkernagel and K... |
5727a5532ca10214002d92b3 | How many total Nobel prizes were awarded to Swiss scientists? | 113 | [
"Switzerland\n\nMany Nobel prizes have been awarded to Swiss scientists, for example to the world-famous physicist Albert Einstein in the field of physics who developed his Special relativity while working in Bern. More recently Vladimir Prelog, Heinrich Rohrer, Richard Ernst, Edmond Fischer, Rolf Zinkernagel and K... |
5727a5532ca10214002d92b4 | How many times has the Nobel Peace Prize been awarded to organisations residing in Switzerland? | nine | [
"Switzerland\n\nMany Nobel prizes have been awarded to Swiss scientists, for example to the world-famous physicist Albert Einstein in the field of physics who developed his Special relativity while working in Bern. More recently Vladimir Prelog, Heinrich Rohrer, Richard Ernst, Edmond Fischer, Rolf Zinkernagel and K... |
5727a643ff5b5019007d91ec | What is the world's largest laboratory? | CERN | [
"Switzerland\n\nGeneva and the nearby French department of Ain co-host the world's largest laboratory, CERN, dedicated to particle physics research. Another important research center is the Paul Scherrer Institute. Notable inventions include lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), the scanning tunneling microscope (Nobel... |
5727a643ff5b5019007d91ed | Who co-hosts CERN along with the French department of Ain? | Geneva | [
"Switzerland\n\nGeneva and the nearby French department of Ain co-host the world's largest laboratory, CERN, dedicated to particle physics research. Another important research center is the Paul Scherrer Institute. Notable inventions include lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), the scanning tunneling microscope (Nobel... |
5727a643ff5b5019007d91ee | What research is CERN dedicated to? | particle physics | [
"Switzerland\n\nGeneva and the nearby French department of Ain co-host the world's largest laboratory, CERN, dedicated to particle physics research. Another important research center is the Paul Scherrer Institute. Notable inventions include lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), the scanning tunneling microscope (Nobel... |
5727a643ff5b5019007d91ef | What notable Swiss invention won the nobel prize? | scanning tunneling microscope | [
"Switzerland\n\nGeneva and the nearby French department of Ain co-host the world's largest laboratory, CERN, dedicated to particle physics research. Another important research center is the Paul Scherrer Institute. Notable inventions include lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), the scanning tunneling microscope (Nobel... |
5727a643ff5b5019007d91f0 | Who invented the pressurized balloon? | Auguste Piccard | [
"Switzerland\n\nGeneva and the nearby French department of Ain co-host the world's largest laboratory, CERN, dedicated to particle physics research. Another important research center is the Paul Scherrer Institute. Notable inventions include lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), the scanning tunneling microscope (Nobel... |
5727a7603acd2414000de8e9 | How has Switzerland maintained its relationships with the EU? | through bilateral agreements | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland voted against membership in the European Economic Area in a referendum in December 1992 and has since maintained and developed its relationships with the European Union (EU) and European countries through bilateral agreements. In March 2001, the Swiss people refused in a popular vote to ... |
5727a7603acd2414000de8ea | In recent years, what have the Swiss brought their economic practices into conformity with? | the EU | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland voted against membership in the European Economic Area in a referendum in December 1992 and has since maintained and developed its relationships with the European Union (EU) and European countries through bilateral agreements. In March 2001, the Swiss people refused in a popular vote to ... |
5727a7603acd2414000de8eb | What have the Swiss tried to enhance by conforming to EU economic practices? | international competitiveness | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland voted against membership in the European Economic Area in a referendum in December 1992 and has since maintained and developed its relationships with the European Union (EU) and European countries through bilateral agreements. In March 2001, the Swiss people refused in a popular vote to ... |
5727a7603acd2414000de8ec | How much did the Swiss economy grow in 2010? | 3% | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland voted against membership in the European Economic Area in a referendum in December 1992 and has since maintained and developed its relationships with the European Union (EU) and European countries through bilateral agreements. In March 2001, the Swiss people refused in a popular vote to ... |
5727a7603acd2414000de8ed | Which conservative party is popularly against joining the EU? | SVP party | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland voted against membership in the European Economic Area in a referendum in December 1992 and has since maintained and developed its relationships with the European Union (EU) and European countries through bilateral agreements. In March 2001, the Swiss people refused in a popular vote to ... |
5727a8874b864d19001639b8 | How many bilateral agreements did Bern and Brussels sign to further liberalise trade ties? | seven | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe government has established an Integration Office under the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Economic Affairs. To minimise the negative consequences of Switzerland's isolation from the rest of Europe, Bern and Brussels signed seven bilateral agreements to further liberalise tra... |
5727a8874b864d19001639b9 | What was included in the first series of bilateral agreements pertaining to people? | free movement of persons | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe government has established an Integration Office under the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Economic Affairs. To minimise the negative consequences of Switzerland's isolation from the rest of Europe, Bern and Brussels signed seven bilateral agreements to further liberalise tra... |
5727a8874b864d19001639ba | When was a second series of 9 bilateral agreements signed? | 2004 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe government has established an Integration Office under the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Economic Affairs. To minimise the negative consequences of Switzerland's isolation from the rest of Europe, Bern and Brussels signed seven bilateral agreements to further liberalise tra... |
5727a8874b864d19001639bb | What has since happened to the second series of bilateral agreements? | has since been ratified | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe government has established an Integration Office under the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Economic Affairs. To minimise the negative consequences of Switzerland's isolation from the rest of Europe, Bern and Brussels signed seven bilateral agreements to further liberalise tra... |
5727a8874b864d19001639bc | What were the original bilateral agreements meant to minimize the negative consequences of? | Switzerland's isolation from the rest of Europe | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe government has established an Integration Office under the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Economic Affairs. To minimise the negative consequences of Switzerland's isolation from the rest of Europe, Bern and Brussels signed seven bilateral agreements to further liberalise tra... |
5727a96d2ca10214002d9320 | In 2006, what did Switzerland approve 1 billion francs of supportive investment for? | poorer Southern and Central European countries | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2006, Switzerland approved 1 billion francs of supportive investment in the poorer Southern and Central European countries in support of cooperation and positive ties to the EU as a whole. A further referendum will be needed to approve 300 million francs to support Romania and Bulgaria and their ... |
5727a96d2ca10214002d9321 | What have the Swiss been under EU and national pressure to reduce in terms of banking? | secrecy | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2006, Switzerland approved 1 billion francs of supportive investment in the poorer Southern and Central European countries in support of cooperation and positive ties to the EU as a whole. A further referendum will be needed to approve 300 million francs to support Romania and Bulgaria and their ... |
5727a96d2ca10214002d9322 | What have the Swiss been under pressure from the EU to do in terms of tax rates? | raise tax rates to parity with the EU | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2006, Switzerland approved 1 billion francs of supportive investment in the poorer Southern and Central European countries in support of cooperation and positive ties to the EU as a whole. A further referendum will be needed to approve 300 million francs to support Romania and Bulgaria and their ... |
5727aad82ca10214002d933e | In February of 2014, what did Swiss voters narrowly approve to restrict? | immigration | [
"Switzerland\n\nOn 9 February 2014, Swiss voters narrowly approved by 50.3% a ballot initiative launched by the national conservative Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC) to restrict immigration, and thus reintroducing a quota system on the influx of foreigners. This initiative was mostly backed by rural (57.6% approvals... |
5727aad82ca10214002d933f | What was reintroduced on the influx of foreigners in February of 2014? | a quota system | [
"Switzerland\n\nOn 9 February 2014, Swiss voters narrowly approved by 50.3% a ballot initiative launched by the national conservative Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC) to restrict immigration, and thus reintroducing a quota system on the influx of foreigners. This initiative was mostly backed by rural (57.6% approvals... |
5727aad82ca10214002d9340 | Which centres of Switzerland mostly rejected the quota system for foreigners? | metropolitan | [
"Switzerland\n\nOn 9 February 2014, Swiss voters narrowly approved by 50.3% a ballot initiative launched by the national conservative Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC) to restrict immigration, and thus reintroducing a quota system on the influx of foreigners. This initiative was mostly backed by rural (57.6% approvals... |
5727aad82ca10214002d9341 | What was the rejection rate of the quota system by the French speaking part of Switzerland? | 58.5% | [
"Switzerland\n\nOn 9 February 2014, Swiss voters narrowly approved by 50.3% a ballot initiative launched by the national conservative Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC) to restrict immigration, and thus reintroducing a quota system on the influx of foreigners. This initiative was mostly backed by rural (57.6% approvals... |
5727aad82ca10214002d9342 | What do some news commentators claim is violated by the restricted immigration proposal? | bilateral agreements on the free movement of persons | [
"Switzerland\n\nOn 9 February 2014, Swiss voters narrowly approved by 50.3% a ballot initiative launched by the national conservative Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC) to restrict immigration, and thus reintroducing a quota system on the influx of foreigners. This initiative was mostly backed by rural (57.6% approvals... |
5727abdfff5b5019007d9234 | What was the former 10-year moratorium on the construction of nuclear plants the result of? | a citizens' initiative | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe former ten-year moratorium on the construction of new nuclear power plants was the result of a citizens' initiative voted on in 1990 which had passed with 54.5% Yes vs. 45.5% No votes. Plans for a new nuclear plant in the Canton of Bern have been put on hold after the accident at the Fukushima D... |
5727abdfff5b5019007d9235 | What accident caused the delay in plans for the new nuclear power plant in Bern? | Fukushima Daiichi power plant in 2011 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe former ten-year moratorium on the construction of new nuclear power plants was the result of a citizens' initiative voted on in 1990 which had passed with 54.5% Yes vs. 45.5% No votes. Plans for a new nuclear plant in the Canton of Bern have been put on hold after the accident at the Fukushima D... |
5727abdfff5b5019007d9236 | What does SFOE stand for? | Swiss Federal Office of Energy | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe former ten-year moratorium on the construction of new nuclear power plants was the result of a citizens' initiative voted on in 1990 which had passed with 54.5% Yes vs. 45.5% No votes. Plans for a new nuclear plant in the Canton of Bern have been put on hold after the accident at the Fukushima D... |
5727abdfff5b5019007d9237 | What does DETEC stand for? | Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe former ten-year moratorium on the construction of new nuclear power plants was the result of a citizens' initiative voted on in 1990 which had passed with 54.5% Yes vs. 45.5% No votes. Plans for a new nuclear plant in the Canton of Bern have been put on hold after the accident at the Fukushima D... |
5727abdfff5b5019007d9238 | What is the 2000-watt society initiative designed to cut by more than half by 2050? | the nation's energy use | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe former ten-year moratorium on the construction of new nuclear power plants was the result of a citizens' initiative voted on in 1990 which had passed with 54.5% Yes vs. 45.5% No votes. Plans for a new nuclear plant in the Canton of Bern have been put on hold after the accident at the Fukushima D... |
5727acb32ca10214002d9362 | In 2011, what time frame did the Swiss government give for ending its use of nuclear energy? | 2 or 3 decades | [
"Switzerland\n\nOn 25 May 2011 the Swiss government announced that it plans to end its use of nuclear energy in the next 2 or 3 decades. \"The government has voted for a phaseout because we want to ensure a secure and autonomous supply of energy\", Energy Minister Doris Leuthard said that day at a press conference ... |
5727acb32ca10214002d9363 | What reason did the Swiss government give for ending its use of nuclear energy? | to ensure a secure and autonomous supply of energy | [
"Switzerland\n\nOn 25 May 2011 the Swiss government announced that it plans to end its use of nuclear energy in the next 2 or 3 decades. \"The government has voted for a phaseout because we want to ensure a secure and autonomous supply of energy\", Energy Minister Doris Leuthard said that day at a press conference ... |
5727acb32ca10214002d9364 | When is Switzerland's first nuclear reactor scheduled to be taken offline? | 2019 | [
"Switzerland\n\nOn 25 May 2011 the Swiss government announced that it plans to end its use of nuclear energy in the next 2 or 3 decades. \"The government has voted for a phaseout because we want to ensure a secure and autonomous supply of energy\", Energy Minister Doris Leuthard said that day at a press conference ... |
5727acb32ca10214002d9365 | When is Switzerland's last nuclear reactor scheduled to be taken offline? | 2034 | [
"Switzerland\n\nOn 25 May 2011 the Swiss government announced that it plans to end its use of nuclear energy in the next 2 or 3 decades. \"The government has voted for a phaseout because we want to ensure a secure and autonomous supply of energy\", Energy Minister Doris Leuthard said that day at a press conference ... |
5727acb32ca10214002d9366 | Who is the Doris Leuthard? | Energy Minister | [
"Switzerland\n\nOn 25 May 2011 the Swiss government announced that it plans to end its use of nuclear energy in the next 2 or 3 decades. \"The government has voted for a phaseout because we want to ensure a secure and autonomous supply of energy\", Energy Minister Doris Leuthard said that day at a press conference ... |
5727adf42ca10214002d9376 | How many passengers does the most dense rail network in Europe carry annualy? | over 350 million | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe most dense rail network in Europe of 5,063 km (3,146 mi) carries over 350 million passengers annually. In 2007, each Swiss citizen travelled on average 2,258 km (1,403 mi) by rail, which makes them the keenest rail users. The network is administered mainly by the Federal Railways, except in Grau... |
5727adf42ca10214002d9377 | In 2007, what was the average amount of km's travelled by eacg Swiss citizens on the rails? | 2,258 | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe most dense rail network in Europe of 5,063 km (3,146 mi) carries over 350 million passengers annually. In 2007, each Swiss citizen travelled on average 2,258 km (1,403 mi) by rail, which makes them the keenest rail users. The network is administered mainly by the Federal Railways, except in Grau... |
5727adf42ca10214002d9378 | Who mainly administers the Swiss railway system? | Federal Railways | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe most dense rail network in Europe of 5,063 km (3,146 mi) carries over 350 million passengers annually. In 2007, each Swiss citizen travelled on average 2,258 km (1,403 mi) by rail, which makes them the keenest rail users. The network is administered mainly by the Federal Railways, except in Grau... |
5727adf42ca10214002d9379 | What is the Alp-Transit project designed to reduce the time of travel between? | north and south | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe most dense rail network in Europe of 5,063 km (3,146 mi) carries over 350 million passengers annually. In 2007, each Swiss citizen travelled on average 2,258 km (1,403 mi) by rail, which makes them the keenest rail users. The network is administered mainly by the Federal Railways, except in Grau... |
5727adf42ca10214002d937a | Under which mountains are the railway tunnels being built for the Alp-Transit project? | the Alps | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe most dense rail network in Europe of 5,063 km (3,146 mi) carries over 350 million passengers annually. In 2007, each Swiss citizen travelled on average 2,258 km (1,403 mi) by rail, which makes them the keenest rail users. The network is administered mainly by the Federal Railways, except in Grau... |
5727af18ff5b5019007d9280 | What is the Swiss private-public managed road network funded by? | road tolls and vehicle taxes | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss private-public managed road network is funded by road tolls and vehicle taxes. The Swiss autobahn/autoroute system requires the purchase of a vignette (toll sticker)—which costs 40 Swiss francs—for one calendar year in order to use its roadways, for both passenger cars and trucks. The Swiss au... |
5727af18ff5b5019007d9281 | How much does the Swiss autoroute network charge for a toll sticker to use Swiss roadways for a year? | 40 Swiss francs | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss private-public managed road network is funded by road tolls and vehicle taxes. The Swiss autobahn/autoroute system requires the purchase of a vignette (toll sticker)—which costs 40 Swiss francs—for one calendar year in order to use its roadways, for both passenger cars and trucks. The Swiss au... |
5727af18ff5b5019007d9282 | Which airport is Switzerland's largest international flight gateway? | Zürich | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss private-public managed road network is funded by road tolls and vehicle taxes. The Swiss autobahn/autoroute system requires the purchase of a vignette (toll sticker)—which costs 40 Swiss francs—for one calendar year in order to use its roadways, for both passenger cars and trucks. The Swiss au... |
5727af18ff5b5019007d9283 | What is the name of the flag airline carrier in Switzerland? | Swiss International Air Lines | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss private-public managed road network is funded by road tolls and vehicle taxes. The Swiss autobahn/autoroute system requires the purchase of a vignette (toll sticker)—which costs 40 Swiss francs—for one calendar year in order to use its roadways, for both passenger cars and trucks. The Swiss au... |
5727af18ff5b5019007d9284 | How many passengers used the Zurich airport in 2012? | 22.8 million | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss private-public managed road network is funded by road tolls and vehicle taxes. The Swiss autobahn/autoroute system requires the purchase of a vignette (toll sticker)—which costs 40 Swiss francs—for one calendar year in order to use its roadways, for both passenger cars and trucks. The Swiss au... |
5727afec3acd2414000de9b7 | When did Switzerland sign the Kyoto Protocol? | 1998 | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has one of the best environmental records among nations in the developed world; it was one of the countries to sign the Kyoto Protocol in 1998 and ratified it in 2003. With Mexico and the Republic of Korea it forms the Environmental Integrity Group (EIG). The country is heavily active in... |
5727afec3acd2414000de9b8 | When did Switzerland ratify the Kyoto Protocol | 2003 | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has one of the best environmental records among nations in the developed world; it was one of the countries to sign the Kyoto Protocol in 1998 and ratified it in 2003. With Mexico and the Republic of Korea it forms the Environmental Integrity Group (EIG). The country is heavily active in... |
5727afec3acd2414000de9b9 | What was formed by Switzerland, Mexico, and the Republic of Korea? | Environmental Integrity Group (EIG) | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has one of the best environmental records among nations in the developed world; it was one of the countries to sign the Kyoto Protocol in 1998 and ratified it in 2003. With Mexico and the Republic of Korea it forms the Environmental Integrity Group (EIG). The country is heavily active in... |
5727afec3acd2414000de9ba | What percentage of recyclable materials are being recycled in Switzerland? | 66% to 96% | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has one of the best environmental records among nations in the developed world; it was one of the countries to sign the Kyoto Protocol in 1998 and ratified it in 2003. With Mexico and the Republic of Korea it forms the Environmental Integrity Group (EIG). The country is heavily active in... |
5727afec3acd2414000de9bb | How did the 2010 Global Green Economy Index rank Switzerland? | among the top 10 green economies in the world | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has one of the best environmental records among nations in the developed world; it was one of the countries to sign the Kyoto Protocol in 1998 and ratified it in 2003. With Mexico and the Republic of Korea it forms the Environmental Integrity Group (EIG). The country is heavily active in... |
5727b0983acd2414000de9d5 | What does Switzerland charge for the disposal of in order to encourage recycling? | Rubbish | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn many places in Switzerland, household rubbish disposal is charged for. Rubbish (except dangerous items, batteries etc.) is only collected if it is in bags which either have a payment sticker attached, or in official bags with the surcharge paid at the time of purchase. This gives a financial ince... |
5727b0983acd2414000de9d6 | What are the fines for not paying the rubbish disposal fee? | from CHF 200–500 | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn many places in Switzerland, household rubbish disposal is charged for. Rubbish (except dangerous items, batteries etc.) is only collected if it is in bags which either have a payment sticker attached, or in official bags with the surcharge paid at the time of purchase. This gives a financial ince... |
5727b0983acd2414000de9d7 | What is the charge for recycling in Switzerland? | free | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn many places in Switzerland, household rubbish disposal is charged for. Rubbish (except dangerous items, batteries etc.) is only collected if it is in bags which either have a payment sticker attached, or in official bags with the surcharge paid at the time of purchase. This gives a financial ince... |
5727b1f42ca10214002d941a | In 2010, what percentage of the population was made up of foreigners? | 23.3% | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2012, resident foreigners made up 23.3% of the population. Most of these (64%) were from European Union or EFTA countries. Italians were the largest single group of foreigners with 15.6% of total foreign population. They were closely followed by Germans (15.2%), immigrants from Portugal (12.7%), ... |
5727b1f42ca10214002d941b | Who were the largest single group of foreigners in 2010? | Italians | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2012, resident foreigners made up 23.3% of the population. Most of these (64%) were from European Union or EFTA countries. Italians were the largest single group of foreigners with 15.6% of total foreign population. They were closely followed by Germans (15.2%), immigrants from Portugal (12.7%), ... |
5727b1f42ca10214002d941c | What percentage of the population aged 15 and over were shown to have an immigrant background as of 2012? | 34.7% | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2012, resident foreigners made up 23.3% of the population. Most of these (64%) were from European Union or EFTA countries. Italians were the largest single group of foreigners with 15.6% of total foreign population. They were closely followed by Germans (15.2%), immigrants from Portugal (12.7%), ... |
5727b1f42ca10214002d941d | What percentage of the immigrants were born in Switzerland as of 2012? | one fifth | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2012, resident foreigners made up 23.3% of the population. Most of these (64%) were from European Union or EFTA countries. Italians were the largest single group of foreigners with 15.6% of total foreign population. They were closely followed by Germans (15.2%), immigrants from Portugal (12.7%), ... |
5727b1f42ca10214002d941e | In the 2000's, what was the concern perceived toward immigrants by institutions? | increase in xenophobia | [
"Switzerland\n\nIn 2012, resident foreigners made up 23.3% of the population. Most of these (64%) were from European Union or EFTA countries. Italians were the largest single group of foreigners with 15.6% of total foreign population. They were closely followed by Germans (15.2%), immigrants from Portugal (12.7%), ... |
5727b2b2ff5b5019007d92d2 | How many official languages does Switzerland have? | four | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has four official languages: principally German (63.5% total population share, with foreign residents, in 2013); French (22.5%) in the west; and Italian (8.1%) in the south. The fourth official language, Romansh (0.5%), is a Romance language spoken locally in the southeastern trilingual ... |
5727b2b2ff5b5019007d92d3 | What is the principal official language in Switzerland? | German | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has four official languages: principally German (63.5% total population share, with foreign residents, in 2013); French (22.5%) in the west; and Italian (8.1%) in the south. The fourth official language, Romansh (0.5%), is a Romance language spoken locally in the southeastern trilingual ... |
5727b2b2ff5b5019007d92d4 | What is the principal official language in the western part of Switzerland? | French | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has four official languages: principally German (63.5% total population share, with foreign residents, in 2013); French (22.5%) in the west; and Italian (8.1%) in the south. The fourth official language, Romansh (0.5%), is a Romance language spoken locally in the southeastern trilingual ... |
5727b2b2ff5b5019007d92d5 | What is the principal official language in the southern part of Switzerland? | Italian | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has four official languages: principally German (63.5% total population share, with foreign residents, in 2013); French (22.5%) in the west; and Italian (8.1%) in the south. The fourth official language, Romansh (0.5%), is a Romance language spoken locally in the southeastern trilingual ... |
5727b2b2ff5b5019007d92d6 | What is the least popular official language of Switzerland? | Romansh | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwitzerland has four official languages: principally German (63.5% total population share, with foreign residents, in 2013); French (22.5%) in the west; and Italian (8.1%) in the south. The fourth official language, Romansh (0.5%), is a Romance language spoken locally in the southeastern trilingual ... |
5727b3c24b864d1900163ac2 | How many linguistic regions of Switzerland have their own form of local dialect? | four | [
"Switzerland\n\nAside from the official forms of their respective languages, the four linguistic regions of Switzerland also have their local dialectal forms. The role played by dialects in each linguistic region varies dramatically: in the German-speaking regions, Swiss German dialects have become ever more preval... |
5727b3c24b864d1900163ac3 | What dialect is increasing in German speaking regions? | Swiss German | [
"Switzerland\n\nAside from the official forms of their respective languages, the four linguistic regions of Switzerland also have their local dialectal forms. The role played by dialects in each linguistic region varies dramatically: in the German-speaking regions, Swiss German dialects have become ever more preval... |
5727b3c24b864d1900163ac4 | What has happened to the local dialects in the French speaking regions? | have almost disappeared | [
"Switzerland\n\nAside from the official forms of their respective languages, the four linguistic regions of Switzerland also have their local dialectal forms. The role played by dialects in each linguistic region varies dramatically: in the German-speaking regions, Swiss German dialects have become ever more preval... |
5727b3c24b864d1900163ac5 | Where do dialects tend to be limited to in the Italian speaking regions? | family settings and casual conversation | [
"Switzerland\n\nAside from the official forms of their respective languages, the four linguistic regions of Switzerland also have their local dialectal forms. The role played by dialects in each linguistic region varies dramatically: in the German-speaking regions, Swiss German dialects have become ever more preval... |
5727b48e4b864d1900163ade | What are terms that are not used outside of Switzerland known as? | Helvetisms | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe principal official languages (German, French, and Italian) have terms, not used outside of Switzerland, known as Helvetisms. German Helvetisms are, roughly speaking, a large group of words typical of Swiss Standard German, which do not appear either in Standard German, nor in other German dialec... |
5727b48e4b864d1900163adf | Where are the most frequent characteristics of Helvetisms found? | vocabulary, phrases, and pronunciation | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe principal official languages (German, French, and Italian) have terms, not used outside of Switzerland, known as Helvetisms. German Helvetisms are, roughly speaking, a large group of words typical of Swiss Standard German, which do not appear either in Standard German, nor in other German dialec... |
5727b48e4b864d1900163ae0 | What do current French dictionaries include several hundred of? | Helvetisms | [
"Switzerland\n\nThe principal official languages (German, French, and Italian) have terms, not used outside of Switzerland, known as Helvetisms. German Helvetisms are, roughly speaking, a large group of words typical of Swiss Standard German, which do not appear either in Standard German, nor in other German dialec... |
5727b5944b864d1900163af8 | Who are Swiss citizens required to buy health insurance from? | private insurance companies | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss citizens are universally required to buy health insurance from private insurance companies, which in turn are required to accept every applicant. While the cost of the system is among the highest it compares well with other European countries in terms of health outcomes; patients who are citiz... |
5727b5944b864d1900163af9 | Who are private insurance companies required to accept? | every applicant | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss citizens are universally required to buy health insurance from private insurance companies, which in turn are required to accept every applicant. While the cost of the system is among the highest it compares well with other European countries in terms of health outcomes; patients who are citiz... |
5727b5944b864d1900163afa | In 2012, what was Switzerland's world ranking for life expectancy in 2012? | highest | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss citizens are universally required to buy health insurance from private insurance companies, which in turn are required to accept every applicant. While the cost of the system is among the highest it compares well with other European countries in terms of health outcomes; patients who are citiz... |
5727b5944b864d1900163afb | What population will cause health spending to likely rise in the future? | ageing | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss citizens are universally required to buy health insurance from private insurance companies, which in turn are required to accept every applicant. While the cost of the system is among the highest it compares well with other European countries in terms of health outcomes; patients who are citiz... |
5727b5944b864d1900163afc | What do new high tech healthcare technologies translate to? | high costs of the services provided | [
"Switzerland\n\nSwiss citizens are universally required to buy health insurance from private insurance companies, which in turn are required to accept every applicant. While the cost of the system is among the highest it compares well with other European countries in terms of health outcomes; patients who are citiz... |
5727b63dff5b5019007d9332 | How much of the Swiss population live in urban areas? | Between two thirds and three quarters | [
"Switzerland\n\nBetween two thirds and three quarters of the population live in urban areas. Switzerland has gone from a largely rural country to an urban one in just 70 years. Since 1935 urban development has claimed as much of the Swiss landscape as it did during the previous 2,000 years. This urban sprawl does n... |
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