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	Encyclopedia: Canton of Geneva (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		2002 the population of the canton is 414,300.
		The Canton of Schaffhausen is a canton of Switzerland.
		Uri is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Canton-of-Geneva (4620 words)

	Encyclopedia: Canton of Schwyz
		Schwyz (German Schwyz) is a canton in central Switzerland between Lake Lucerne in the south and Lake Zurich in the north.
		North east of the town of Schwyz is the world-famous abbey of Einsiedeln.
		Schwyz (German Schwyz (shveets), French Schwyz (shveets), Italian Svitto (zveet'to)) is a canton in central Switzerland between Lake Lucerne in the South and Lake Zurich in the North.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Canton-of-Schwyz (716 words)

	Facts about topic: (Canton of Schwyz) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Schwyz (German (A person of German nationality) Schwyz) is a canton (A small administrative division of a country) in central Switzerland (A landlocked federal republic in central Europe) between Lake Lucerne (additional info and facts about Lake Lucerne) in the south and Lake Zurich (additional info and facts about Lake Zurich) in the north.
		The canton of Schwyz took the leadership in the confederation early on.
		The Protestant reformation was resisted in the canton.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/canton_of_schwyz.htm (1045 words)

	Encyclopedia: Swiss canton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The cantons determine the degree of autonomy of the municipalities, thus this varies greatly.
		In cantonal matters, direct democracy in the form of general assemblies (Landsgemeinde) is now confined to the cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden and Glarus.
		Most cantonal crests in the center of the flags were replaced by a simple inscription in gold of the name of the canton on the horizontal bar of the white cross.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Swiss-canton (638 words)

	Swiss Canton of Schwyz - switzit.co.uk
		Schwyz is a mountainous and forested region, with meadows supporting livestock and orchards in the valleys.
		Its capital, Schwyz, one of the oldest towns in Switzerland, is a summer resort.
		The charter was revoked in 1274 by Rudolf I of Hapsburg, and in 1291 Schwyz concluded with Uri and Unterwalden the pact which became the basis of Swiss liberty.
	www.switzit.co.uk /places/canton_SZ.htm (114 words)

	Districts of Switzerland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Canton of Uri is not divided into districts: the municipality is the next lowest unit of government.
		Canton of Glarus is not divided into districts: the muncipility is the next lower unit of government.
		Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden is not divided into districts any longer, and so the municipality is the next lower unit of government.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Districts_of_Switzerland (850 words)

	Canton of Schwyz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is one of the Four Forest Cantons (Vier Waldstätten): Schwyz, and the cantons of Uri, Obwalden and Nidwalden - the latter two now joined together as the canton of Unterwalden - all located on the shores of the Vierwaldstättersee (Lake Lucerne).
		This led to frictions within the canton, leading to the separation of part of the canton.
		The Canton of Schwyz is divided into six districts and 30 municipalities, although the districts Einsiedeln, Küssnacht and Gersau simply comprise the municipality of the same name.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canton_of_Schwyz (910 words)

	Canton of Zug
		To the north, the canton is bond by the Canton of Zurich, whereas to the west and south lies the Canton of Schwyz.
		In the higher regions of the canton the population is mainly engaged in pastoral pursuits and cattle-breeding.
		The eleven municipalities of the canton are: Zug, Oberägeri, Unterägeri, Menzingen, Baar, Cham, Hünenberg, Steinhausen, Risch, Walchwil, Neuheim
	www.keywordmage.net /ca/canton-of-zug.html (862 words)

	Encyclopedia article: Canton of Zürich (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It is located in the east of the canton and is separated from the Toggenburg area in the Canton of St. Gallen (additional info and facts about Canton of St. Gallen) by a mountainous area.
		The highest elevation in the canton is at the Höhrohnen in the southeast of the canton.
		The constitution of the canton was established in 1869.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/C/Ca/Canton_of_Z%FCrich.htm (1011 words)

	Niderost Family Tree - History of Schwyz
		Old Schwyz with its political center in the parish of St Martin, the pilgrimage monastery of Einsiedeln, which is renowned in Europe, and its old Confederates round Lake Lucerne, joined with further neighbors.
		Schwyz believed it had little to gain from the new order and opposed the creation of a "Helvetian Republic" and the French troops who were supporting it.
		At that time, the Canton of Schwyz was demoralized and bedeviled by war debts but had the good fortune to possess statesmen of stature with the skill to lead it out of the worst of its isolation.
	www.niderost.com /pages/HistorySchwyz.htm (1696 words)

	Sonderbund - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Sonderbund (meaning "separate alliance", in German), was a league created in 1845 in Switzerland between seven Catholic and Conservative cantons in order to protect their interests against a centralization of power.
		The member cantons were: Lucerne, Fribourg, Valais, Uri, Schwyz, Unterwalden and Zug.
		This alliance was concluded after the Radical Party had taken power in Switzerland and had, thanks to the majority of cantons, taken measures against the Catholic Church such as the closure of monasteries and convents in Aargau in 1841.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sonderbund (296 words)

	Read about Canton of Schwyz at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Canton of Schwyz and learn about Canton of Schwyz ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Lake Zug is within the canton of Schwyz.
		Switzerland is derived from the banner of Schwyz.
		The Canton of Schwyz is divided into six districts and 30 municipalities, although the districts
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Canton_of_Schwyz (772 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Schwyz (canton)
		Schwyz Canton covers 908 sq km (351 sq mi).
		Uri, mountain canton in central Switzerland, with an area of 1,077 sq km (416 sq mi).
		Uri borders the cantons of Schwyz on the north, Glarus and...
	encarta.msn.com /Schwyz_(canton).html (110 words)

	Cantons of Switzerland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Most of the cantons' legislatures are unicameral parliaments.
		The cantonal governments consist of either 5 or 7 members, depending on the canton.
		Sometimes the number of cantons is given as 23.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/cantons_of_switzerland (361 words)

	Canton of Schwyz - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Canton of Schwyz - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		with municipalities Schwyz, Arth, Ingenbohl, Muotathal, Steinen, Sattel, Rothenthurm, Oberiberg, Unteriberg, Lauerz, Steinerberg, Morschach, Alpthal, Illgau, Riemenstalden
		Canton of Schwyz, Geography, History, Economics, Demographics, Districts and municipalities and External links.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Canton_of_Schwyz (907 words)

	Fits of Knowledge » SE Poem: Schwyz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		schwyz is behind the end of the lake of laurenz and slightly to the left
		schwyz is one of the first three cantons which joined by alliance to build the very first confoederatio helvetica
		schwyz is one of the cantons that will experience increased heavy truck traffic as a result of the accord on transport
	fits2.com /se-poem-schwyz (326 words)

	Kt. SZ - Regierung und Verwaltung - Wirtschaft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		With a taxable income of CHF 214,500.-- and more the maximum rate per tax unit is 3.65 % In the case of jointly taxable married couples the rate of tax is assessed by dividing the taxable income by the divisor 1.9.
		This can be granted by the legislature under the concordat of the Swiss Cantons for newly established partnerships that serve the economic interests of the canton.
		This can be granted by the legislature under the concordat of the Swiss Cantons for newly established companies that serve the economic interests of the canton.
	www.sz.ch /economy/principle.html (862 words)

	Schwyz - Switzerland: Kanton Schwyz
		The river Sihl and the smaller Only a small part of the Lake Zug is within the canton of Schwyz.
		The red flag of Schwyz was the battle flag of the Holy Roman Empire The first solid proof of the white cross appearing on the Schwyz war banner dates
		Clickable map of Schwyz districts (Switzerland) Schwyz · Districts of Schwyz Canton · Clickable map of Schwyz Canton (communes) · Clickable map of
	homefindout.com /?q=schwyz (205 words)

	Henley & Partners - Personal taxation in Switzerland - Swiss tax, taxation, residence, permit, swiss business, ...
		Due to the interrelation of Federal, Cantonal and Communal taxes, the complex tax rate mechanism as well as the different deductions available, it is extremely difficult to give a precise indication of tax rates applicable in Switzerland.
		The tax rates under this system are progressive and depend on the amount of gross taxable income, the martial status of the employee and the number of his or her dependent children.
		Many Cantons have unofficial minimums for the taxable income before a residence permit is granted.
	www.henleyglobal.com /swisstax1.htm (1295 words)

	Cantons of Switzerland : Canton (Swiss)
		Cantons of SwitzerlandThe table below lists the 26 cantons that constitute present day Switzerland.
		The table below lists the 26 cantons that constitute present day Switzerland.
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	www.termsdefined.net /ca/canton-(swiss).html (162 words)

	Customs & Traditions in Switzerland: The Nüssler Dances of Canton Schwyz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Nüssler dances in Schwyz and in the neighbouring towns of Brunnen, Steinen and Sattel are a unique tradition in the Swiss carnival world.
		The Nüssler are men or boys in traditional costumes and masks (Blätz, Domino, Bajassemäitli, alt Herr, Hudi and Zigeunerin) that are derived from those worn by the characters in the Venetian Commedia dell’ Arte.
		For the strict Catholics of central Switzerland, the 40 days of carnival not only means bidding a temporary farewell to eating meat, but also to indulging in the pleasures of the flesh.
	www.swissworld.org /dvd_rom/eng/customs_2003/content/carnival/nuesslerschwyz.html (407 words)

	New Canton: 3D View of the Web (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The canton of Zug is one of the smallest cantons, both in size and population, its total area is only 239...
		See live article Canton of Schwyz Canton of Schwyz Flag of the Canton of Schwyz Flag of the canton Capital: Schwyz Abbr.: SZ Joined: 1291 Population: 131,400 Area: 908 km² Language:...
		Canton, UU Congregation of Greater Canton - Canton, UU Congregation of Greater Canton "A small, growing, liberal-faith community with UUA affiliation".
	www.resolve3d.com /Regional/NorthAmerica/UnitedStates/Virginia/Localities/N/NewCanton (636 words)

	Henley & Partners - Residence in Switzerland, the ultimate choice for your business and private residence. Switzerland, ...
		In addition to these advantages, personal and corporate taxation in certain cantons of Switzerland is among the lowest of the OECD countries.
		Regardless of the canton they wish to live in, there is no age requirement and no need to show evidence of close ties to Switzerland.
		The Canton of Schwyz dispenses entirely with inheritance or gift taxes, and many cantons do not levy inheritance taxes between spouses or between parents and children.
	www.henleyglobal.com /swissresidence.htm (967 words)

	Schwyz: 3D View of the Web (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Schwyz, canton, 351 sq mi, central Switzerland, one of the Four Forest Cantons.
		Bordering on the Lake of Zürich in the north and the Lake of Lucerne in the southwest, Schwyz is a
		Schwyz - Directory Home Encylopedia Directory eShowcase Sitemap Privacy Contact Us Top: Regional: Europe: Switzerland: Cantons: Schwyz Einsiedeln - Comprehensive touristic introduction to Einsiedeln, place of culture and place of pilgrimage with its imposing baroque church and the thousend-year-old benedictine abbey.
	www.resolve3d.com /Regional/Europe/Switzerland/Cantons/Schwyz (574 words)

	Luzern Tourismus AG > Schwyz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Schwyz, which is the capital of the canton of Schwyz, houses many museums displaying documents and artefacts from the history of the Swiss Confederation.
		Because of its central location, Schwyz offers the best possibilities for starting your excursions.
		In winter the "Ski Safari" ski pass with 30 lifts and 100 km of downhill runs is very popular.
	www.centralswitzerland.ch /schwyz-002-030535-en.htm (66 words)

	Kt. SZ - Regierung und Verwaltung - Wirtschaft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		When Kühne and Nagel decided to locate their international holding company in Switzerland in 1975, remaining in the Canton of Schwyz was not on the drawingboard.
		However, exemplary support from the authorities in the Canton of Schwyz, their eagerness to co-operate in issuing labor permits for foreigners and the beautiful countryside nestled, on the banks of Lake Zurich forced management to rethink the move and establish corporate headquarters in the Canton of Schwyz.
		Kühne and Nagel has never for a moment regretted having chosen the Canton of Schwyz for its headquarters.
	www.sz.ch /economy/kuehnenagel.html (212 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Schwyz Canton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		It is bounded on the north by Lake Zurich, on the east by Glarus Canton, on the south by Uri Canton, on...
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		It is a busy port and a commercial and...
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