Manufacturers of the Swiss Army Knife, Victorinox use traditional Swiss values to market their products.

A working understanding of Swiss cultural values can be a useful asset for executives doing business with the country.

According R. James Breiding, author of "Swiss Made", Switzerland is a country where everyone can have a piece of a different pie.

Some of the best cities to live are in Switzerland. The high cost of living and strict social norms may be perceived as a challenge by foreigners.