Flora and Fauna: The Alpine region is known for its unique and diverse flora which includes many different types of mountain flowers and coniferous trees. Some of the most iconic mountain flowers found in the Alps include the edelweiss and the gentian.

The coniferous forests of the Alps are home to a variety of tree species including spruce, fir, beech, oak and maple trees which all play important ecological roles in the region's ecosystem. The country is also known for its production of fruits including apples, pears and cherries.

Switzerland is home to a variety of wildlife, including several species of deer, wild boar, foxes and badgers. The rocky slopes of the Swiss Alps are home to the Alpine ibex. These wild goats have padded hooves that make them expert climbers.

St. Bernard dogs are a breed of working dogs that are historically associated with the Alps. Switzerland has a diverse bird population such as eagles and hawks. The turaco is the national bird of Switzerland.

Swiss education system: Switzerland is proud of its outstanding education system. Primary, lower secondary and upper secondary level schools with highly motivated teachers are the backbone of the school system. Did You Know that Rabindranath Tagore visited the Switzerland in 1930?

CERN (located near Geneva) is a major centre for nuclear research. It is home to the world's largest particle accelerator (a machine that studies atoms).

Business & Economy of Switzerland: Switzerland is renowned for its banking and financial services sector. Zurich and Geneva are major global financial centers. Swiss banks are known for their stability, discretion and expertise in wealth management. UBS Group AG is a Swiss-based multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. UBS had been in existence for approximately 160 years. Credit Suisse was founded in 1856 to fund the development of Switzerland's rail system.