The video shows a representative standing between two Swedish flags and addressing the “leaders and citizens of Switzerland.” She emphasizes that it is time to clarify the distinction between the two countries and suggests that both countries should focus more on the different aspects of their culture and tourist attractions. For example, Switzerland can talk about mountain peaks, yodelling and watches, while Sweden has a communications monopoly on rooftop bars, silence and forgetting time.
A study conducted by Visit Sweden in the United States showed that half of respondents were unsure if there was a difference between the two countries. Even world leaders have been wrong, with one example of US President Joe Biden mentioning Switzerland instead of Sweden during a speech at a NATO summit.
To make the distinction between Sweden and Switzerland clear, Visit Sweden has highlighted some differences between the two countries. For example, Sweden has ‘forest gold’ in the form of edible mushrooms called ‘chanterelles’, while Switzerland has one of the world’s largest gold reserves. Switzerland is known for spectacular light shows with projections, while Sweden has the Northern Lights as a natural spectacle. The campaign hopes to clear up the confusion about these two European countries.
2023-10-29 12:47:10
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