- The canton of Bern is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation12. Its capital city, Bern, is also the de facto capital of Switzerland1. The bear is the heraldic symbol of the canton, displayed on a red-yellow background1. Bern is the canton with the second largest population2. Characteristic of Canton Bern is its bridge function between the German and French speaking parts of the country2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.The canton of Bern or Berne (German: Kanton Bern; Romansh: Chantun Berna; French: canton de Berne; Italian: Canton Berna) is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. Its capital city, Bern, is also the de facto capital of Switzerland. The bear is the heraldic symbol of the canton, displayed on a red-yellow background.www.wikiwand.com/en/Canton_of_BernCanton Bern is one of 26 cantons (member states) in Switzerland. Bern is the canton with the second largest population. Characteristic of Canton Bern is its bridge function between the German and French speaking parts of the country.www.hallo-bern.ch/en/canton-of-bern/brief-portrait
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See all on WikipediaThe canton of Bern, or Berne (German: Kanton Bern; French: canton de Berne; Romansh: Chantun Berna; Italian: Canton Berna), is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. Its capital city, Bern, is also the de facto capital of Switzerland. The bear is the heraldic symbol of the canton, … See more
Bern joined the Old Swiss Confederation in 1353. Between 1803 and 1814 it was one of the six directorial cantons of the Napoleonic Swiss … See more
The Grand Council of Bern (German: Grosser Rat/French: Grand conseil) is the parliament of the canton of Bern. It consists of 160 representatives elected by proportional representation for four-year terms of office. The French-speaking part of the canton, the See more
The blazon of the coat of arms is Gules, on a bend or, a bear passant sable, langued, armed and vilené of the field. The official blazon … See more
On 1 January 2010, the 26 districts (Amtsbezirke) were combined into 10 new districts (Verwaltungskreise):
• See moreIn the 2011 federal election, the most popular party was the SVP which received 29.0% of the vote. The next three most popular parties were the SP/PS (19.3%), the See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license WEBBern, canton, west-central Switzerland. It is the second most populous and second largest of the Swiss cantons; about 100 square miles (260 square km) are occupied by glaciers. Bordering Jura canton (until 1979 part of …
WEBThe canton of Bern, or Berne ( German: Kanton Bern; Romansh: Chantun Berna; French: canton de Berne; Italian: Canton Berna ), is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. Its capital city, Bern, is also the de facto capital of Switzerland. The bear is the heraldic symbol of the canton, displayed on a red-yellow background.
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Also spelled: Berne. Bern, Switzerland. Houses lining the banks of the Aare River in Bern, Switzerland. Bern, city, capital of Switzerland and of Bern canton, in the west-central part of the country. …
Canton of Bern · Brief Portrait · Hallo Bern
WEBBrief Portrait. Political System. Religion. Leisure. Good to Know. Opening Hours / Holidays. Residence Permit. Personal Liability Insurance. Alcohol / Tobacco / Drugs. Pets. Living together in Switzerland. Language and Integration. Integration Programmes. Language. Learning German or French. Partnership and Children. Parents' Rights and Duties.
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