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Switzerland celebrates 176th National Day: “Alli Guete Schweiz! ”

Switzerland, Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald, cows by huts

Mt. Eiger in background, autumn. Credit: Travelpix Ltd/Getty Images

Founded in 1291 in the heart of Europe, with 4 official languages and traditionally politically neutral. The current state of Switzerland was founded in 1848. On today's national day, a total of approximately 9.77 million Swiss people worldwide commemorate their homeland.


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Founded in 1291 in the heart of Europe, with 4 official languages and traditionally politically neutral. The current state of Switzerland was founded in 1848. On today's national day, a total of approximately 9.77 million Swiss people worldwide commemorate their homeland.



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