Questions and Answers about
Switzerland
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in PopWhat notable milestone did Switzerland’s Nemo achieve at the Eurovision Song Contest?
Answer: On May 11, 2024, Nemo from Switzerland clinched a memorable victory at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmo, Sweden. This victory was not just Switzerland’s first win since Celine Dion’s triumph in 1988 but also became the first win for a non-binary artist in the contest. Their genre-bending anthem, “The Code,” which merges…
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in HistoryWho was known as King Alfred I?
Answer: Alfred Escher helped build Switzerland’s railways and founded Credit Suisse. He was affectionately known as King Alfred I. In 2023, UBS saved Credit Suisse in a deal worth 3 billion Swiss francs ($3.25 billion). As much as the rescue would “secure financial stability and protect the Swiss economy,” it centers additional risks on one…
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in FoodWhere is Gruyere cheese traditionally made?
Answer: Gruyere cheese has been made in the Gruyere region of Switzerland since the early 12th century._x000D_
