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Birth, marriage, death Share These are universal themes, but each country handles births, marriages and deaths slightly differently. You can find the Swiss quirks here. Other languages: 9 EN original Deutsch de Geburt, Ehe, Todesfall Read more: Geburt, Ehe, Todesfall Français fr Naissance, mariage et décès Read more: Naissance, mariage et décès Italiano it Nascita, matrimonio e morte Read more: Nascita, matrimonio e morte Español es Nacimiento, matrimonio y muerte Read more: Nacimiento, matrimonio y muerte Português pt Nascimento, casamento, falecimento Read more: Nascimento, casamento, falecimento 日本語 ja 出生、結婚、死亡 Read more: 出生、結婚、死亡 العربية ar الولادة والزواج والوفاة Read more: الولادة والزواج والوفاة 中文 zh 在瑞士生育、婚姻、死亡 Read more: 在瑞士生育、婚姻、死亡 Русский ru Рождение, брак, смерть Read more: Рождение, брак, смерть More Demographics Birth As in most other countries, Swiss authorities must be informed about births and deaths that happen in the country, regardless of citizenship. Read more: Birth More Demographics Marriage in Switzerland People over the age of 18 are entitled to get married in Switzerland. This includes same-sex couples. Read more: Marriage in Switzerland More Demographics 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. Read more: Death Articles in this story Birth Marriage in Switzerland Death
More Demographics Birth As in most other countries, Swiss authorities must be informed about births and deaths that happen in the country, regardless of citizenship. Read more: Birth
More Demographics Marriage in Switzerland People over the age of 18 are entitled to get married in Switzerland. This includes same-sex couples. Read more: Marriage in Switzerland
More Demographics 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. Read more: Death
