Tunnels:  More than 2500 km (1550 miles)  of tunnels form passages for cars and trains to travel through the mountains of Switzerland.

Recycling:  The Swiss are champion recyclers.  In 2004, 95% of glass, 70% of paper, 85-90% of cans, and 71% of plastic bottles were recycled.

Borders:  Switzerland is a land-locked country, bordered by Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy, and France.

Mountains:  One third of the country’s surface area is made up of them, and Switzerland’s tourism industry is fueled by these majestic peaks.

Population:  About 7.6 million people call Switzerland home.  Foreigners account for around 21% of residents.

Hiking:  Over 60,000 footpaths work their way throughout the beautiful landscape of Switzerland.

Our three days in Switzerland were tons of fun–we only wish we could have stayed longer.  Most of the photos above were taken in Engelberg, a small mountain town in the heart of Switzerland.  We enjoyed an amazing hike there with Jason’s uncle Laird.  I’ll be sharing some more Switzerland photos, so come back soon!

All facts above courtesy of Swissworld.