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What is the name of Switzerland?

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The English name Switzerland is a compound containing Switzer, an obsolete term for the Swiss, which was in use during the 16th to 19th centuries. The English adjective Swiss is a loan from French Suisse, also in use since the 16th century. read more

Switzerland Confederate In English it is The Swiss Confederation Answer 2 The official name of Switzerland, in the 4 official languages is: German: Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft French: Confédération suisse Italian: Confederazione Svizzer Romansh: Confederaziun svizra All these translate as "Swiss Confederation". read more

Switzerland's old latin name Helvetia on the other hand tries to focus on the older tradition that unites French and German speaking regions stretching from Lake Geneva in the southwest to the Lake of Constance (Bodensee) in the northeast of the country, that was once inhabited by the celtic tribe named Helvetians. read more

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