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= 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. | |||
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'''Begin your journey:''' [[Switzerland|overview of Switzerland]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:25, 20 July 2026
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, 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
- 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.
- Zürich
- Bern
- Lucerne
- Uri
- Schwyz
- Obwalden
- Nidwalden
- Glarus
- Zug
- Fribourg
- Solothurn
- Basel-Stadt
- Basel-Landschaft
- Schaffhausen
- Appenzell Ausserrhoden
- Appenzell Innerrhoden
- St. Gallen
- Graubünden
- Aargau
- Thurgau
- Ticino
- Vaud
- Valais
- Neuchâtel
- Geneva
- Jura
Languages of Switzerland
Linguistic diversity is one of Switzerland’s defining characteristics. Its four national languages are:
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, direct democracy and the country’s political institutions.
Nature and landscapes
Switzerland is shaped by the Swiss Alps, the Swiss Plateau, the 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: overview of Switzerland
