Are there bad areas in Switzerland?

Basel is ‘the most dangerous’ city According to the statistics, Basel has the highest rate for violent crime among 24 of Switzerland’s biggest cities – 12.6 registered crimes per 1,000 residents. In Geneva, that figure is 10.5 per 1,000 residents and in Zurich it’s 10.3.

Does Switzerland have a dark past?

Exiled Youth in Switzerland. For several decades up until the 1980s, thousands of young Swiss people were thrown into jail without trial, sent to live with foster families or forced into children’s homes, or even sterilized. Their crime?

Is Zurich safe at night?

Generally yes, as someone who’s lived in Zurich all my life, and been there at night many times too, it’s very safe. Obviously there are certain areas which you should probably avoid, and there are, as in any city, always people who will look for trouble, but generally if you act normally you’re safe.

What is the main source of income in Switzerland?

About 74\% of Swiss GDP is generated by the service sector and 25\% by industry. The contribution from the agricultural sector is less than 1\%. The European Union (EU) is Switzerland’s main trading partner. Around 78\% of Swiss imports are from the EU, while 43\% of Swiss exports are destined for EU countries.

Is it nice to live in Switzerland?

Arguably one of the best places to live in the world (frequently topping polls for high quality of living), Switzerland is an expat’s dream. From low crime rates, to great standards of education and healthcare, to the excellent cheese and chocolate, there is something for everyone to enjoy here.

What do you think about Switzerland?

Switzerland is a terrible country. Do not get me wrong: their country, their decisions. If I go there, I have to follow the rules. The people face to face usually friendly, the landscape is nice. Just the way of life… I have relatives there, and as a truck driver I go frequently to Switzerland.

What do you think about the Swiss compromise?

In politics, the “Swiss Compromise” is ever-present, where we agree on a solution which doesn’t really make anyone happy. But which also doesn’t upset anyone too badly. We Swiss can be xenophobic, meaning that we might fear or be uncomfortable with foreigners – more so the more different their culture is from ours.

How did Switzerland behave in WW2?

Switzerland behaved questionably in World War II by turning back Jews at the border into the arms of the Nazis, even at some stage stamping their passports with the dreaded “J” (Jude). Switzerland also gained a reputation for a good place to hide illegal money and to dodge taxes…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xudT_8nQKs