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A few years ago perhaps no-one would have believed that it could ever be faster to cross Europe by rail rather...

Switzerland in India

Switzerland in India

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Capital Bern
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German, French, Italian, Rumantsch
Population 7,700,200
Area 41,285 km2

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Swiss Bread

The Swiss are famous for the variety of their cheeses, but they are just as ingenious when it comes to making bread.

Resources: DVD

DVD Direct Democracy

DVD Direct Democracy in Switzerland

Switzerland’s unique system of government gives its people rights scarcely dreamed of even in most other democratic countries. All is explained in this DVD.