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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    Since 1848, the Swiss Confederation has been a federal republic of relatively autonomous cantons, some of which have a history of federation that goes back more than 700 years, putting them among the world's oldest surviving republics.. The early history of the region is tied to that of Alpine culture.Switzerland was inhabited by the Helvetii, and it came under Roman rule in the 1st century BC.
  2. myswissalps.com

    Switzerland was founded on August 1, 1291. August 1 is still a national holiday. ... The choice to be neutral and independent that had been made 500 years earlier resulted in a large majority of the population that voted against joining in the UN (United Nations) in 1986. Switzerland did accept to actively join some special agencies and UN ...
  3. worldpopulationreview.com

    The history of Switzerland is one that goes back thousands of years. The first people to live in the area have left some evidence that has been uncovered by archaeologists, but the first people to live there in civilized society were the Romans. ... The country of Switzerland is 733 years old, founded in the year 1291. Frequently Asked Questions
  4. history-switzerland.geschichte-schweiz.ch

    Switzerland occupied by roman troops, beginning of written history in this region. 400 - 1500: ... founded in Lucerne and Fribourg as "bridge-heads" of the catholic counter reformation. 1597: ... 30 Years' War: all over Europe, Swiss confederacy a "peaceful island" 1648:
  5. eda.admin.ch

    Jul 18, 2024The oldest human traces found in Switzerland are about 400,000 years old. However, the first permanent settlements on parts of today's territory were not established until after the end of the Ice Age - about 11,000 years ago. Among the most interesting archaeological discoveries in Switzerland are villages built of wood on lake shores.
  6. en.wikipedia.org

    Switzerland, [d] officially the Swiss Confederation, [e] is a landlocked country located in west-central Europe. [f] [13] It is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east.Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Plateau, the Alps and the Jura; the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, whereas most of ...
  7. britannica.com

    3 days agoSwitzerland - Alps, Neutrality, Confederation: Switzerland's history is one of a medieval defensive league formed during a time and in an area lacking imperial authority. ... The first stone implements discovered in Switzerland are more than 250,000 years old, ... Animal figures carved on antlers and bones (e.g., those found in Kesslerloch ...
  8. swissinfo.ch

    For a long time, the year 1307 - when the Austrian bailiffs were expelled from Switzerland - was considered the time it all began. This is why this date can still be seen on the base of the ...
  9. britannica.com

    Other articles where history of Switzerland is discussed: Switzerland: History of Switzerland: Switzerland's history is one of a medieval defensive league formed during a time and in an area lacking imperial authority. ... constituting the greater part of Switzerland, founded on March 29, 1798, after the country had been conquered by ...
  10. ch-info.swiss

    Switzerland developed over the centuries from a collection of different alliances to a confederation of states and finally to the federal state we know today. Its national borders and neutrality were established and recognised internationally in 1815. Its political system dates back to the Federal Constitution of 1848.
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  1. History of Switzerland

    Aspect of history

    Since 1848, the Swiss Confederation has been a federal republic of relatively autonomous cantons, some of which have a history of federation that goes back more than 700 years, putting them among the world's oldest surviving republics. The early history of the region is tied to that of Alpine culture. Switzerland was inhabited by the Helvetii, and it came under Roman rule in the 1st century BC. The Gallo-Roman culture was amalgamated with Germanic influence during Late Antiquity, with the eastern part of Switzerland becoming Alemannic territory. The area of Switzerland was incorporated into the Frankish Empire in the 6th century. In the High Middle Ages, the eastern part became part of the Duchy of Swabia within the Holy Roman Empire, while the western part was part of Burgundy. Wikipedia

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