Facts about Switzerland
www.swissinfo.ch
Outside perceptions of Switzerland are replete with clichés and stereotypes, from alphorns to Heidi. Here’s what you might not know.

“The Helvetii, a Celtic tribe who battled Julius Caesar, gave their name to the Swiss territory. The Latin name for the country, Helvetia, still appears on Swiss stamps. The letters CH appearing on Swiss cars and in internet addresses stand for the Latin words Confoederatio Helvetica, meaning Swiss Confederation.”