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Switzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
As many decisions as possible are made at the cantonal level. Each canton has its own constitution, parliament, laws and court system. Most of the cantons were once independent countries, and on many ways continue to act as such.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoSwitzerland is named after the town of Schwyz, which was the largest town in the original confederation. It was called the Schwyz confederation, or Schwyz-land, which changed over the years into Switzerland.
Switzerland is the unofficial name. the official name (in Latin) is "Confoederatio Helvetica", which is why Switzerland is abbreviated CH.
Switzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
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∙ 13y agoSwitzerland has 26 provinces called cantons.
The 26 cantons of Switzerland are the member states of the Federal state of Switzerland.
Check this link.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_cantons
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∙ 15y agoPlease see the link below, which provides a map as well as a list of the Swiss cantons (states).
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∙ 11y agoSwitzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
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∙ 11y agoThey are called "Cantons". This is also what you call the top-left corner of a flag like those of the U.S or Australia.
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∙ 14y agoSwiss states are also called cantons.
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∙ 12y agoCantons
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Does Switzerland have a Senate?
Switzerland's Senate is one of the chambers of Parliament. It is called the Council of States.
What is the term for a Swiss district?
The states comprising Switzerland are called Cantons.
What are the 26 regions of Switzerland?
These "26 Regions" are States, like in America: New York, California... In Switzerland they called Cantons.
What are the states of Switzerland?
Switzerland is a confederation made up of 26 semi-independent cantons. Cantons are roughly equivalent to what are called states in English-speaking federal countries.
What is the legislative body called in Switzerland?
The legislative body of Switzerland has a parliament called the Federal Assembly. It is divided into the Council of States which has 46 seats and the National Council which has 200 seats.
States is to the US as blank is to Switzerland?
... as cantons are to Switzerland.
What are the divisions of Switzerland?
Switzerland is a confederation made up of 26 semi-independent cantons. Cantons are roughly equivalent to what are called states in English-speaking federal countries.
What are the names of the councils of Switzerland?
Switzerland is a confederation made up of 26 semi-independent cantons. Cantons are roughly equivalent to what are called states in English-speaking federal countries.
What do you call a Switzerland citizen?
A person who lives in Switzerland is called a Swiss.
How many cantons are found in Switzerland?
Cantons are the sub-divisions of Switzerland. Switzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
What is the federal state of Switzerland divided into?
Switzerland is a confederation made up of 26 semi-independent cantons. Cantons are roughly equivalent to what are called states in English-speaking federal countries.
What political regions are in Switzerland?
Switzerland is a confederation of 26 semi-independent cantons. A canton is equivalent to what is called a state in English-speaking federal countries.
