Switzerland, known for its cheese, chocolate, and banks, is preparing for its general election on October 22. Here are five things to know about Switzerland: it has four official languages, German, French, Italian, and Romansh; it is known for its neutrality and cannot participate in wars or military alliances; decisions are made collectively by the Federal Council government; a quarter of its population are foreign residents; and it has a strong economy based on industries such as pharmaceuticals, machine manufacturing, luxury watches, and banking.
