About Switzerland 
Who established the oldest chocolate factory in Switzerland in 1819 that still stands today?
It was neither the Lindt family nor Sprüngli, but instead François-Louis Cailler. The factory can still be viewed today.
How many Oscars has the successful Swiss film producer Arthur Cohn been awarded?
Arthur Cohn considers himself a six-time Oscar award winner. But these 6 Oscars include films for which the Oscar was awarded to the film director and not the film producer. Only in the case of documentary films is an Oscar awarded to both the film director and producer. According to this calculation Arthur Cohn has been awarded three Oscars.
How many passengers does the Swiss Federal Railway (SBB) transport each year?
The Swiss are keen users of public transport and the dense railway network is considered one of the best in Europe. The Swiss Federal Railway (SBB) transports more than 300 million national and international passengers each year. In comparison: the number of residents in Switzerland is around 7.5 million.
From where does two-thirds of Swiss electricity stem?
Although the Swiss Bertrand Piccard wants to fly around the world with a solar-powered plane, and Swiss research in this field is superior compared to all other world countries, two-thirds of Swiss energy stems from hydraulic power. It’s no wonder that Switzerland is also known as Europe’s Water Palace!
Which world-wide famous industrialist is a native of La Chaux-de-Fonds?
Louis Chevrolet. He was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, canton Neuenburg, in 1878. Chevrolet was a racing car driver and founder of the Chevrolet Motor Car Company, which today belongs to the General Motors Company. Chevrolet moved to New York and settled there in 1901. He developed a motor of his own in 1909 when working for the Buick Motor Company. Shortly afterwards, he became William Durant’s partner and founded the Chevrolet Motor Car Company in Detroit. He died in 1941.
Do you know in which year the last canton in Switzerland was established?
(Switzerland is made up of 23 cantons and 3 half-cantons. A canton is a division of the country with extensive self-governing rights and competences. The education system for example is in the hands of each respective canton).
Jura became the youngest canton in Switzerland 32 years ago, in the year 1976.
What is the name of lowest place in Switzerland, at 196 meters above sea level?
Ascona is the answer! Ascona is situated in the sunny canton Ticino, south of the Alps. As you probably know, the German national football team is staying there during the European Cup Championships.
Swiss Quiz 6
Did you know...?
Do you know who established the oldest chocolate factory in Switzerland in 1819 that still stands today? How many Oscars has the successful Swiss film producer Arthur Cohn been awarded? How many passengers does the Swiss Federal Railway (SBB) transport each year? From where does two-thirds of Swiss electricity stem? Which world-wide famous industrialist is a native of La Chaux-de-Fonds?