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Why Switzerland celebrates its national day on August 1st

Why Switzerland celebrates its national day on August 1st

Swiss history: What's the real story behind Toblerone's chocolate pyramids?

Swiss history: What's the real story behind Toblerone's chocolate pyramids?

A 108-year-old mystery surrounds one of Switzerland's best-known products: the Toblerone chocolate.

Swiss history: How the Swiss army refused to decommission its pigeons

Swiss history: How the Swiss army refused to decommission its pigeons

Book review: 'The Green Silk Shawl describes a poorer and tougher Switzerland'

Book review: 'The Green Silk Shawl describes a poorer and tougher Switzerland'

Politician calls for Austria's Voralberg to become Switzerland newest canton

Politician calls for Austria's Voralberg to become Switzerland newest canton

In pics: Historic photos taken by US bombers show changing face of Switzerland

In pics: Historic photos taken by US bombers show changing face of Switzerland

The REAL reasons why Switzerland is the best country in the world

The REAL reasons why Switzerland is the best country in the world

After 600 years, night watchman still keeps vigil over Lausanne

After 600 years, night watchman still keeps vigil over Lausanne

285 unemployed people and 2 'invasions': The numbers that tell the story of Liechtenstein

285 unemployed people and 2 'invasions': The numbers that tell the story of Liechtenstein

Switzerland's and world's oldest surviving architecture plan from Middle Ages goes on public display

Switzerland's and world's oldest surviving architecture plan from Middle Ages goes on public display

Extremely rare baby boot from Middle Ages found in Switzerland

Extremely rare baby boot from Middle Ages found in Switzerland

QUIZ: How well do you know these key dates in Swiss history?

QUIZ: How well do you know these key dates in Swiss history?