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Switzerland Background and Facts

12/18/2007 03:12 p.m.
Flag: Background: The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland's sovereignty and neutrality have long been honored by the major European ... Read More

The Timeless Swiss Perfection Of Geneva

Hal Licino -- 09/14/2007 04:09 a.m.
The culture of Geneva is extremely diverse and very well may be the most international city in Europe. Napoleon once famously ridiculed Geneva by exclaiming in disgust that "they speak English there!" Today, the multiculturalism of Geneva sets it apart from most major European centers and your travel agent can ... Read More