Vevey

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Vevey?North shore of Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
2. How many people live in Vevey?Approximately 19,000 residents
3. What language do people speak in Vevey?French
4. What is Vevey famous for?Vevey is famous for inventing milk chocolate, being home to the famous movie star Charlie Chaplin, and hosting the headquarters of the big food company Nestlé.
5. Who invented milk chocolate in Vevey?In 1875, a Vevey resident named Daniel Peter mixed chocolate with condensed milk, a product made by his neighbor Henri Nestlé, creating the first smooth milk chocolate.

Canton of Vaud: A major French-speaking canton in western Switzerland, known for its diverse geography and wine production.
Lac Léman: The French name for Lake Geneva, a large, picturesque lake central to the region's identity and economy.
Confectionery: Sweets and chocolates; Vevey's invention of milk chocolate significantly impacted this industry.
Federalist System: Switzerland's system of government where power is divided between national, cantonal, and local levels.