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4 days ago · Switzerland’s administrative capital is Bern, while Lausanne serves as its judicial centre. Switzerland’s small size—its total area is about half that of Scotland —and its modest population give little indication of its international significance. Switzerland. A landlocked country of towering mountains, deep Alpine lakes, grassy valleys ...
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2 days ago · The Bern agglomeration, which includes 36 municipalities, had a population of 406,900 in 2014. [5] The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000. [6] Bern is also the capital of the canton of Bern, the second-most populous of Switzerland's cantons.
2 days ago · Ticino (/ t ɪ ˈ tʃ iː n oʊ / tih-CHEE-no), sometimes Tessin (/ t ɛ ˈ s iː n, t ɛ ˈ s æ̃ /), officially the Republic and Canton of Ticino or less formally the Canton of Ticino, is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. It is composed of eight districts and its capital city is Bellinzona.
4 days ago · Switzerland as a federal state was established in 1848. Before that time, the city-cantons of Zürich, Geneva, and Basel in particular began to develop economically based on industry and trade, while the rural regions of Switzerland remained poor and underdeveloped.
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5 days ago · The canton of Zurich is home to nearly 500 named mountains, making it a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Some of the most significant peaks in the canton include: Schnebelhorn (1,292 m/4,238 ft) – The highest mountain in the canton of Zurich. Uetliberg – The closest mountain to Zurich, offering panoramic city and lake views.
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5 days ago · Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons. According to legend, on August 1, 1291, representatives of the cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden swore a perpetual oath on the Rütliwiese to support and protect each other against Habsburg rule. This fact is seen as the foundation of the Swiss confederation, in Latin Confederatio Helvetia, which ...
5 days ago · Rüschlikon, located in the canton of Zurich, is one such city. It offers a peaceful and serene environment while being close to the bustling city of Zurich. Altendorf in the canton of Schwyz and Meggen in the canton of Lucerne are also known for their high living standards and stunning surroundings.
