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    Aug 29, 2023Switzerland doesn't have a king because it's a federal republic, not a monarchy. Further, Switzerland's history as a confederacy of independent states never lent itself to the development of a monarchy or king. ... Switzerland did not have powerful noble families with dynastic claims that could push for the establishment of a monarchy. So ...
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    Apr 24, 2023The government of Switzerland is quite different from many countries. For example, they are a direct democracy where Swiss citizens can vote on any law. And, the president of the country is a rotating role that lasts only one year. The Swiss Federal Government has two distinct chambers which are similar to what other countries have. They are ...
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    Aug 9, 2023Switzerland's history is long and complex. The first inhabitants of what is now Switzerland were a Celtic tribe known as the Helvetians who have been traced back to the 1st century BC. In 58 BC, the Romans, who introduced Christianity, conquered the Helvetians and declared the area part of the Roman Empire.
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    Sep 1, 2023Parliament Building from Bundesplatz. Switzerland is a notoriously neutral country, having declared its neutrality in the 19th century.Since then, the country hasn't participated in any foreign war or conflict. Switzerland's military expenditure is only 0.7% of the nation's GDP, compared to the world average of 2.2%.. Wars are incredibly costly, with a single missile costing up to $1.5 ...
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    When Did Switzerland Become Neutral. The very beginnings of Swiss neutrality date back to September 14, 1515, when the Swiss suffered a heavy loss during the infamous Battle of Marignano. However, a formal neutrality policy was not formed until later in 1815.
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    May 29, 2023However, although many of the initiatives from the SVP have failed over the years since the bilateral agreement, feelings still run strong and new initiatives are always coming to control immigration and asylum seekers. Current Problems With The EU. More recently, Switzerland has been in ongoing talks with the EU to create a deeper treaty.
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    Oct 13, 2023Switzerland is said to have the finest milk in the world thanks to the sweet Swiss cows, hence why both amazing chocolate and cheese have made Switzerland famous. When you think of Swiss cheese, you probably think of Emmental with holes in it but there are actually 450 different types of cheese in Switzerland. If you love cheese, Switzerland is ...
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    Sep 22, 2023Castles of Bellinzona. Bellinzona, the capital city of Ticino, is known for its three grandiose castles Castelgrande, Castello Montebello, and Castello Sasso Corbaro.The oldest and most imposing of the three is Castelgrande built in the 13th century, and the other two are exemplary of Switzerland's best-preserved medieval castles.
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    Oct 13, 2023Switzerland has more to meet the eye than scenic lakes and mountainscapes. Beneath the exterior of this small central European country are secret bunkers and military fortifications hidden underground and in hollowed-out mountains. True to Switzerland's neutrality, the country hasn't been engaged in military conflict for over 150 years. But ...
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    Jun 25, 2024One week in Switzerland - so many things to see, so little time. If it's your first trip to Switzerland you'll want to start with the best and most famous places - Zurich, Lucerne, Top ... It's worth it to buy a travel pass for Switzerland. I did the math so you don't have to, and the verdict is that the one-month Half-Fare Card is the ...
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