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Here are some interesting facts and tidbits about Switzerland on January 17th:

Weather: On January 17th, Switzerland is usually quite chilly, with average temperatures ranging from 32°F (0°C) in the mountains to 43°F (6°C) in the cities.

Holidays: There are no national holidays in Switzerland on January 17th.

Events:

• The Swiss Ski School Association (SSSA) was founded on January 17th, 1929, to promote skiing and snowboarding in Switzerland.
• The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) was founded on January 17th, 1855, as the Eidgenössische Polytechnische Schule (Polytechnic School of the Swiss Confederation).

Fun Facts:

• Switzerland is home to the world's largest chocolate factory, the Nestle factory in Vevey, which produces over 1 million bars of chocolate every day.
• The Swiss Alps are home to over 1,500 glaciers, covering an area of approximately 1,000 square miles (2,600 square kilometers).
• Switzerland has a unique postal system, where mail is sorted and delivered by a network of over 1,000 post offices and 10,000 postal workers.

Birthdays:

• Swiss chemist and Nobel laureate, Albert Hofmann, was born on January 17th, 1906.
• Swiss footballer, Xherdan Shaqiri, was born on January 17th, 1991.

I hope you enjoyed these tidbits about Switzerland on January 17th!