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A tourist
planning for a Switzerland Tour should
essentially know the history of and the form
of government in the country to anticipate
the roots of its customs and culture,
helpful during the Switzerland Tour beyond
doubt. In the whole of Western Europe, which
is thronged by the travellers during the
vacations, Switzerland has the rich legacy
to boast of. Here under we are providing you
the information valuable for you while your
Switzerland vacation. Just go through to
acquaint yourself with the rich heritage
Switzerland owes to.
Switzerland was formed in the year 1291 when
the three cantons of Schwyz, Uri and
Unterwalden joined together for the common
purpose of protecting their borders.
Switzerland is one of the oldest democracies
in the world. The number of cantons in
Switzerland today has rose to 26 since the
union was formed. These 26 cantonments
maintain broad and autonomous powers.
Switzerland follows a federal administration
with a federal government led by a
seven-member council. The presidency is
rotated among the members for a one-year
term. The legislative authority of
Switzerland is in Bern. It constitutes of
two chambers, the Council of States and the
National Council. The Council of States
comprises of representatives (Two members
each) from the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
The National Council comprises of 200
deputies elected dorectly by the people.
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