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Moving around in Switzerland - transportation

The first railway in Europe has appeared in Switzerland. To this day, it is considered one of the best. The train schedule here is precisely coordinated. Even if several transfers are necessary, the passenger does not have to wait more than 30 minutes between the trains. Absolutely all the cities of Switzerland are connected by rail. This is why most tourists and local residents use this type of transport in the country. Some tourists, who are not limited in money, prefer to rent a car. Despite the size of the country, there are lots of great highways with a magnificent road surface. At the same time, there is a fee for riding them that is about 45 francs. Air transport in the country also deserves a praise. The largest airline in Switzerland is SWISS, but, in addition to it, there are dozens of private ones. Buses run to each airport on a schedule. Air transport is in demand among travelers only in the case of foreign flights, since the land transport is already well developed in Switzerland. … Open

Economy roadmap of Switzerland

There are very few minerals in Switzerland. Despite the mountainous terrain of the country, the rocks are poor. Numerous hydroelectric stations, which generate the cheap electricity are in the Alps. They generate about half of the total output. In general, industries that don’t require a large amount of raw materials and highly skilled labor, became more developed. Swiss nuclear power plants are considered to be the most reliable and safe, although the domestic policy of the state restricts the expansion of this type of facilities until 2050. Oil and gas are imported only from abroad. … Open