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What language do they speak in Switzerland

What language do they speak in Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the most famous countries in the world. Did you know there was no Swiss language? Yes, in this not large country by territory there are actually four official languages. To find out why this is so, let's make a little trip to Switzerland.

The official languages of the country

  1. German The most common language there. They say it in 17 of the 26 cantons, which are divided into the state. So that's the language of about 63 percent of its population. But even if you know German, if you're going to Switzerland, be prepared that there are several different dialects of it. They'll understand if you use standard German. They also use it in their written communication, radio, television, politics and others. But you may have difficulty understanding them in oral communication.
  2. French For only three cantons the French is official: Neuchâtel, Vaud and Geneva. There are three other places where he is most common, but not the only one locals talk about. In terms of percentage, French speakers are about 22.7% of the population. Unlike German, it does not have much change from the standard language spoken in France. There are of course variations of words and phrases, but they are relatively few, so it will be much easier for you to deal with the French-speaking Swiss.
  3. Italian Only about 562,000 people speak Italian. That's just over 8 percent of the country's population. It is officially in a canton - Tichino and several valleys of Graubusden Canton. In both cantons the dialect is spoken different, but officially the country uses the standard language.
  4. Romanian Language Although it is official, it is very rarely used because it speaks a little over 35,000 people. The result of the joint existence of two language groups - German and Romani. The official is only in Graubyundden Canton.

Travel and Life in Switzerland

Because of its unique location, the country offers plenty of opportunities for a pleasant vacation. You can ski, exercise water sports, climb, ride a bicycle or just enjoy the sunbathing on the shore of a beautiful lake. If you chose the state as your new home, here's what you should consider before moving there:  
  1. High wages - high costs Think about it before you take a job in Switzerland. As tempting as you may see the salary at first glance, make sure that it is acceptable to the standard there. Yes, in Switzerland it is really expensive, even everyday things like food. Besides, we're not talking about prices in small craft shops. It's expensive even in big supermarkets. And the explanation is simple - quality everywhere is good. The good news is that prices there are even high stable. So there are no sudden price increases, so you can plan relatively calmly.
  2. Renting of a residence This is one of the things that happens in a very different way from Bulgaria. Most of the apartments there are without furniture. So if you're still moving there, be prepared - financially and mentally, to end up in an empty apartment. Of course the bathroom and kitchen have equipment, but still read carefully the adverts before you proceed to choice. The main thing you should bear in mind, however, is that there are rather landlords who choose the tenant and not the other way around. You will certainly be asked for a bunch of documents mainly related to your solvency, for example - your employment contract, your salary statement, even a recommendation and a guarantee from your employer.
  3. Purity and order The state is clean and tidy and really starts every village or town looks like a landscape of a postcard. It's just that everyone follows the rules and it's hard to see messy shit. Like everything in Switzerland and the waste collection is a strictly regulated process. There are separate bins for the types of garbage - paper, glass, plastic and organic waste. And unlike Bulgaria, everything is really collected separately and recycled. Each area has its own colored garbage bags that you need to buy. If you use another type of bag, it simply will not be collected. Moreover, it is very likely that a helpful neighbor will notice that you are the one who throws out different bags and informs authorities. No, this is not a crime you're going to be jailed for, but you will surely get a ticket. The good news is that when you are settled somewhere, you will also receive written instructions with all the rules of the area and the building.
There are thousands of other interesting things in Switzerland that will surprise you, charm you or both at the same time. For example, the milk-based vending machines that drain mineral water from the taps and can even drink water in some fountains. Before you go there, however, make sure that you can understand and talk to locals. Because, as we said before, the rules are many there and their failure often leads to fines. So don't delay, but improve German, French or Italian ..in Language School . .Omega .. by choosing a course. If these languages are unknown to you, don't worry, the Swiss speak English or at least a large percentage of them. 
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