1. Ridiculously low carbon emissions


With more than 1,500 lakes dotted around Switzerland, the country has really used its natural resources to its advantage.
As of 2008, Switzerland generates 56% of its national power through hydroelectricity and a further 39% through nuclear power plants. That means fossil fuel is consumed much less in Switzerland than other nations, accounting for less than 5%. Compare that to the United States which runs on 41% coal and 25% natural gas, or China which runs on 69% coal.
It's actually chemicals that account for 40.2% of Switzerland's export. The items that the Swiss are famous for, such as clocks, watches and jewelleries, are the country's second most exported products.
The EU is Switzerland's largest trading partner, with 56% of the country's export being sold in the European Union.
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