Switzerland
Flag
The white cross on a red base represents the faith in christianity
The flag traditionally stands for freedom, honor, and fidelity
GDP
$62,000 per capita (2017)
$523.1 billion purchasing power (2017)
Natural Resources
They grow grains, fruits and vegetables. They also produce meat, egg, and dairy products
Life Expectancy
On average, people in switzerland live about 83.70 years
Government Type
Switzerland's government is a mixed economy
Meaning they get to choose what they buy and who they work for. The government is controlled by the people
Population Below Poverty Line
6.6% (2014)
Imports and Exports
Top imports of Switzerland are Gold, packaged medicaments,jewellery, cars, human and animal blood, and vaccines.
Top export destinations are Germany, United States, China, India, and Hong Kong.
Their main exports are machinery and equipment, pharmaceutical products, watches, textiles, and apparel. raw materials such as food, vegetable oil, and fuel.
Economic issues
Switzerland has overcrowded prisons, excessive force used by security services, and disrimination issues.
Historical facts
Switzerland has been an independent country since 1499
For over 190 years, Switzerland has been a neutral country during war times
The official currency of switzerland is the swiss franc
Switzerland is most known for their chocolate, cheese, banking system, watches and alpine mountain areas Switzerland makes half of the world’s production of luxury watches
Interesting facts
Popular sports in Switzerland are skiing, snowboarding, and mountaineering
Bern (capital) is the largest city in Zurich
Switzerland has 7,000 lakes
Switzerland owns a lot of guns but also has the lowest crime rates
One of the least obese European countries
Iran
Flag
Green represents islam
White represents peace
Red represents courage
The symbol in the middle represents the five principles of islam
GDP
$446,105 million
$5,415.21 USD per capita
Natural resources
Oil, Natural gas, coal, Chromium, Copper, Iron Ore, Lead, Manganese, Zinc and sulphur
Life Expectancy
75.95 years
Economy type
Command Economy
Population below poverty line
18.7%
How trade is handled
Trading partners are China, United Arab Emirates, the EU, Taiwan, Turkey, South Korea,and India
Many imports include non-electric machinery, steel and iron, chemicals, transport vehicles, and machinery
Exports include natural oil and gas, chemicals, fruits, and plastics
Economic problems
Price controls and subsides, particularly on food and energy, contraband, administrative controls, widespread corruption, and restrictive factors that restrict growth
Historical facts
The capital of iran suffers severe pollution
Fourth largest oil reserve in the world
Iran had pioneer carpet weavers in the ancient world
Gardens permeate iraniawn culture and history
Legends state that the Three Wise Men were persian (iranian)
Interesting facts
Most people believe that religious figures play a major role in the government
Iran has one of the largest and most powerful armed forces in the Middle East
Over 99% of iranians are
Muslim
Iran translates to “Land of the Aryans” in persian
About 70% of the population in Iran is under the age of 30
