Helvetia Wiki – The Encyclopedia of Switzerland helvetia https://helvetia.wiki/en/ MediaWiki 1.46.0 first-letter Media Special Talk User User talk Wiki Wiki talk File File talk MediaWiki MediaWiki talk Template Template talk Help Help talk Category Category talk Module Module talk 0 1 7 4 2026-07-20T21:25:29Z Nick Frei 3 7 wikitext text/x-wiki __NOTOC__ = Welcome to Helvetia Wiki = '''Helvetia Wiki''' is an independent, multilingual online encyclopedia about [[Switzerland]]. It brings together freely available knowledge about the country, its [[Cantons of Switzerland|cantons]], municipalities, history, landscapes, languages, culture and people. Our goal is to provide reliable, clear and accessible information about Switzerland in one place — from the Alps to the Jura, and from historical events to everyday life today. == Discover Switzerland == * [[Switzerland|Overview of Switzerland]] * [[History of Switzerland]] * [[Geography of Switzerland]] * [[Cantons of Switzerland]] * [[Municipalities of Switzerland]] * [[Political system of Switzerland]] * [[Economy of Switzerland]] * [[Demographics of Switzerland]] * [[Culture of Switzerland]] * [[Tourism in Switzerland]] == Cantons and regions == Switzerland consists of 26 cantons, each with its own traditions, political institutions and regional characteristics. * [[Canton of Zürich|Zürich]] * [[Canton of Bern|Bern]] * [[Canton of Lucerne|Lucerne]] * [[Canton of Uri|Uri]] * [[Canton of Schwyz|Schwyz]] * [[Canton of Obwalden|Obwalden]] * [[Canton of Nidwalden|Nidwalden]] * [[Canton of Glarus|Glarus]] * [[Canton of Zug|Zug]] * [[Canton of Fribourg|Fribourg]] * [[Canton of Solothurn|Solothurn]] * [[Canton of Basel-Stadt|Basel-Stadt]] * [[Canton of Basel-Landschaft|Basel-Landschaft]] * [[Canton of Schaffhausen|Schaffhausen]] * [[Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden|Appenzell Ausserrhoden]] * [[Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden|Appenzell Innerrhoden]] * [[Canton of St. Gallen|St. Gallen]] * [[Canton of Graubünden|Graubünden]] * [[Canton of Aargau|Aargau]] * [[Canton of Thurgau|Thurgau]] * [[Canton of Ticino|Ticino]] * [[Canton of Vaud|Vaud]] * [[Canton of Valais|Valais]] * [[Canton of Neuchâtel|Neuchâtel]] * [[Canton of Geneva|Geneva]] * [[Canton of Jura|Jura]] == Languages of Switzerland == Linguistic diversity is one of Switzerland’s defining characteristics. Its four national languages are: * [[German language in Switzerland|German]] * [[French language in Switzerland|French]] * [[Italian language in Switzerland|Italian]] * [[Romansh language|Romansh]] Helvetia Wiki is therefore being developed as several independent language editions. Articles about the same subject can be linked to one another even when their titles differ between languages. == Main topics == === History and politics === Discover the [[Old Swiss Confederacy]], the formation of the modern federal state, the [[Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation|Federal Constitution]], [[Direct democracy in Switzerland|direct democracy]] and the country’s political institutions. === Nature and landscapes === Switzerland is shaped by the [[Swiss Alps]], the [[Swiss Plateau]], the [[Jura Mountains|Jura]] and numerous lakes and rivers. Its best-known regions include the [[Engadin]], the [[Bernese Oberland]], [[Valais]] and [[Central Switzerland]]. === Cities and municipalities === Helvetia Wiki collects information about Switzerland’s cities, villages and municipalities — from [[Zürich]] and [[Geneva]] to small mountain communities and historic settlements. === Culture and society === [[Swiss cuisine]], architecture, literature, music, traditions, education, sport and everyday life reflect the country’s rich cultural diversity. == Contribute == Helvetia Wiki grows through the participation of its readers. You can: * improve existing articles; * create new articles; * add sources and bibliographical references; * correct errors; * suggest missing topics; * connect articles with other language editions. Even small contributions are welcome. Please use a neutral style, cite verifiable sources and treat other contributors with respect. == Articles not yet created == Red links lead to subjects for which no article has yet been created. By clicking one of these links, you can start a new page. A good article begins with a brief introduction, explains its subject clearly and, whenever possible, is based on reliable sources. == About Helvetia Wiki == The name '''Helvetia''' comes from the Latin name for Switzerland. The allegorical figure of Helvetia has been used since the 17th century as a personification of the Swiss Confederation. Helvetia Wiki is an independent project. It is not part of Wikipedia or the Wikimedia Foundation. Its content is published under a free licence and may be reused in accordance with the terms of that licence. ---- '''Begin your journey:''' [[Switzerland|overview of Switzerland]] [[de:Hauptseite]] [[fr:Accueil]] [[it:Pagina principale]] [[rm:Pagina principala]] tq8p71a1nukluc1f3alrvypfhmhbieu