SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 49 · Canton of Zurich
What is the city of Zurich particularly known for economically?
In the exam (German)
Wofür ist die Stadt Zürich wirtschaftlich besonders bekannt?
- aAs the largest Rhine port in SwitzerlandAls grösster Rheinhafen der Schweiz
- bAs the seat of the federal administrationAls Sitz der Bundesverwaltung
- cAs the centre of the Swiss watch industryAls Zentrum der Schweizer Uhrenindustrie
- dAs the most important financial centre in SwitzerlandAls wichtigster Finanzplatz der SchweizCorrect answer
Why?
Many banks and insurance companies have their head office in Zurich, as does the Swiss stock exchange SIX. Paradeplatz is seen as the symbol of the financial centre.
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