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Birth, marriage, death

These are universal themes, but each country handles births, marriages and deaths slightly differently. You can find the Swiss quirks here.

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Birth

As in most other countries, Swiss authorities must be informed about births and deaths that happen in the country, regardless of citizenship.

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Marriage

People over the age of 18 are entitled to get married in Switzerland. This includes same-sex couples.

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Death

Switzerland has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. It is also one of the most progressive countries when it comes to assisted suicide.

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