[Cronos]

well, they are homogenuous in the sense that I know Italians, Swiss, French, Germans etc and all say that Swiss-Italians are not like northern Italians (from the border regions say) and Swiss-Germans are different from Austrians and Bavarians etc. etc.

they all are homogenuous in the sense that they have a strong sense of community and individuality with care for others -- what I mean for that is that they work on their own, but think about others :)

[Wpin]

I think you nailed it...that is basically the point I was trying to make...in Switzerland the people are generally homogenous in terms of socially and culturally. I have not been there but have been reading up on them because it appears like a possibly good place to move to.