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Moving around in Switzerland - transportation

Switzerland has a rather rugged relief, but the transport infrastructure in the country is well-developed. At the same time, the transportation is considered to be one of the most high-class all over the world. The Swiss are very fond of punctuality and order, so no tourist will have problems with transport. The most popular option to travel around the country is the public transport. This is especially true in mountainous areas, where inexperienced tourists are often frightened by steep serpentines. Buses run strictly on schedule, and routes are laid to the most inaccessible points of ski resorts. There is a schedule of buses and trams at each stop. There are trolleybuses in large cities, such as Geneva, Zurich, Lugano and others. In Switzerland, there is a strict system for monitoring the tickets. Stowaways are punished with large fines. You can call a taxi in any area. … Open

Economy roadmap of Switzerland

The textile industry is one of the most important places in the construction of the economic structure. The leading position in the food industry is taken by the Nestle Corporation. The main assets of the chemical and pharmaceutical industry belong to Novartis and Hoffmann-la-Roche. Swede-Swiss concern ABB is engaged in the manufacture of turbines and electrical engineering. The mechanical engineering is focused on forge-and-press equipment and high-precision metalworking machines. In general, there are very few large enterprises in Switzerland. The economy is based on small single companies and organizations. The transport connection in Switzerland occupies a very important position in the system of European transport interchanges. The country is crossed by many important highways, in spite of the fact that it was necessary to struggle with a mountainous relief, constructing tunnels, viaducts, and bridges to build them. … Open