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Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Switzerland accepting of differences?

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When we asked people about diversity in Switzerland and whether locals are accepting of differences, they said...

"Switzerland is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Europe, with around 24% of the population having a foreign background. Switzerland is known for being accepting of differences in religion, ethnicity, language, and culture, as long as those differences are celebrated and respected without prejudice. The Swiss population is accepting of immigration and embraces different cultural norms and languages, making it one of the most open and tolerant countries in the region," said a member in Switzerland.

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"Yes this is a very diverse community. Especially because it's so close to the border with Germany and France. There's also a large Expat community here. They are somewhat accepting of the diversity but only if you don't disturb them," remarked another expat who made the move to Basel, Switzerland.

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Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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