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The canton of Schwyz
With a population of 141'000, Schwyz is a populated canton in comparison with its smaller neighbors (Uri, Obwalden and Nidwalden).
Schwyz, Uri and Unterwalden gave birth to Switzerland in 1291 by concluding an alliance.
City of Schwyz
The small town of Schwyz seems trapped in its mountains, Rotenfluh Mythen, which rise to nearly 1900 meters.
Schwyz is a country of mountains. The whole city is sloping, people maintain their beautiful legs.
On the main square, the imposing town hall. Its facades recall the most heroic moments of Swiss history, the Battle of Morgarten and the Federal Charter of 1291.
Swiss army knives
In the town of Schwyz, Victorinox invented the legendary swiss army knife. It was introduced in the Swiss army for more than a century. American soldiers appreciate it and have the good idea to bring it back to the United States.
The Swiss army knife becomes a star, is exposed in Museums, is part of the official NASA astronauts equipment. Today, the swiss army knife are altimeter, barometer and they can transfer data.
Therefore, it is easy to buy a Swiss army knife in Schwyz. Nevertheless it's more difficult to pick one among the 500 models of the catalog.
Canton of Schwyz / Practical information :
Area : 908 km2
Population : 141'024
Capital : Schwyz
Language : German
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