Zurich
By: Harman Gill
Population
The population in Switzerland, Zurich is around 366, 765
Physical Environbment
Switzerland, Zurich is a small landlocked country in the heart of Europe. It has a strategic location at the crossroads of centeral Europe with many easily traversable passes.
Weather and Natural Climate
-The months June, July and August have a nice average temperature.
-Most rainfall is seen in May, June, July, August and September.
-On average the warmest month is August.
-On average the coolest month is January.
-July is the wettest month.
-Feburary is the driest month.
Unemployment Rate
The unemployment rate in Switzerland, Zurich is 5.4%.
Transportation
Being in the centre of Europe, Switzerland has a dense work of roads and railways. The Swiss public transport network has a total length of 24,500 km and comprises more than 26,000 stations and stops.
Safety
One of the safer countries in the world. Rate of homicide-0.7% which ranked them 6th out of 36.
Destination Spots
Airport Observation Deck, Uteilberg, Freitog Tower, Burkliterrasse, Ganymed, Zurich-West, Limat River Cruise
Banking In Switzerland
Credit Suisse is the second largest Swiss bank. Based in Zurich, It was founded in 1856; its market captilization is US $95.2 billion, and the company has about 40,000 employees. Credit Suisse group offers private banking, investment banking and asset management services.