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  Municipalities of the canton of Ticino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grumo and Torre merged in the municipality of Torre
Agra, Gentilino and Montagnola are merged in the new municipality of Collina d'Oro.
Breganzona, Cureggia, Davesco-Soragno, Gandria, Lugano, Pambio-Noranco, Pazzallo, Pregassona and Viganello are merged in the municipality of Lugano.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Municipalities_of_the_canton_of_Ticino   (378 words)

  
 Ticino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
To the north lie the cantons of Valais and Uri, to the northeast the canton of Graubünden.
The Canton of Uri conquered the Leventina Valley in 1440.
The weather in the canton is often inverse to that north of the Alps.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/ti/Ticino.htm   (927 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Canton of Grisons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Uri is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
The Canton of Fribourg is a canton of Switzerland.
The Canton of Schaffhausen is a canton of Switzerland.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Canton-of-Grisons   (2537 words)

  
 Ticino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Ticino is the southernmost canton of Switzerland, and almost entirely Italian-speaking (except the German-speaking municipality of Bosco/Gurin).
Subsequently, the upper valley of the Ticino River, from the St. Gotthard to the town of Biasca (Leventina Valley) was part of Canton Uri.
During the Helvetic Republic the districts of Bellinzona and Lugano were separate cantons, but in 1803 the two were unified to form the canton of Ticino that joined the Swiss Confederation as a full member in the same year.
hallencyclopedia.com /Ticino   (1213 words)

  
 Ticino - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The written language is Italian in almost the entirety of the canton (except the Walser municipality of Bosco/Gurin, where it is German).
The River Ticino is the largest river in the canton.
Subsequently, the upper valley of the Ticino River, from the St.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ticino   (1045 words)

  
 Municipalities of Switzerland - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Municipalities are generally governed by a council headed by a mayor.
Most cantons leave the option to larger municipalities to opt for a city parliament, instead of a general assembly-type legislature.
In an effort to reduce expenses, many municipalities are combining together (through mergers or the creation of special-purpose districts).
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Municipalities_of_Switzerland   (276 words)

  
 Read about Ticino at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Ticino and learn about Ticino here!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Valais and Uri, to the northeast the canton of
Helvetic Republic the districts of Bellinzona and Lugano were separate cantons, but in 1803 the two were unified to form the canton of Ticino that joined the Swiss Confederation as a full member in the same year.
municipalities in the canton (as of July 2004).
encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Ticino   (852 words)

  
 Canton of Geneva - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The Republic and Canton of Geneva is the westernmost canton or state of Switzerland, surrounded on almost all sides by France and centered around the city of Geneva.
As of 2002 the population of the canton is 414,300.
In 1964 the canton of Geneva was connected to the Swiss highway system, in 1970 to that of France.
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Canton_of_Geneva   (656 words)

  
 Ticino -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
During the (additional info and facts about Helvetic Republic) Helvetic Republic the districts of Bellinzona and Lugano were separate cantons, but in 1803 the two were unified to form the canton of Ticino that joined the Swiss Confederation as a full member in the same year.
The canton of Grisons is connected with a direct coach link, whereas the canton of Valais is connected by rail through a tunnel at the (additional info and facts about Simplon) Simplon.
There are 201 (additional info and facts about municipalities in the canton) municipalities in the canton (as of July 2004).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/T/Ti/Ticino.htm   (1277 words)

  
 Canton of Bern
To the west lie the Canton of Neuchâtel, the Canton of Fribourg and Vaud, to the south lies the Valais.
East of the canton of Bern lie the cantons of Uri, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Lucerne and Aargau.
The canton of Bern is mainly drained by the River Aare and its tributaries.
www.askfactmaster.com /Canton_of_Bern   (617 words)

  
 Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Canton of St. Gallen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
To the south, the canton of St. Gallen is bounded by the cantons of Graubünden, Glarus and Schwyz.
The main rivers of the canton are the Rhine, Thur, Linth and Seez.
The canton of St. Gallen was part of the canton Säntis during the Helvetic Republic.
www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref/index.php?title=Canton_of_St._Gallen   (582 words)

  
 Canton of Lucerne
The lands of the canton lie on the northern foothills of the Swiss Alps.
The canton was part of the Helvetic Republic between 1798 and 1803.
The canton of Lucerne is a gateway to holiday resorts in the nearby Alps, and much of the transit traffic between Germany and Italy crosses the region.
www.askfactmaster.com /Canton_of_Lucerne   (280 words)

  
 Station Information - Canton of Geneva
The Canton of Geneva is the name of the westernmost canton of Switzerland, surrounded on almost all sides by France and centered around the city of Geneva.
Like some other Swiss cantons (Ticino, Neuchâtel) this canton calls itself a republic, as part of the Swiss confederation.
The constitution of the canton was established in 1848 and since then amended.
www.stationinformation.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/canton_of_geneva.html   (511 words)

  
 Municipalities of Switzerland -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Most cantons leave the option to larger municipalities to opt for a city (A legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Great Britain)) parliament, instead of a (The supreme deliberative assembly of the United Nations) general assembly-type (Persons who make or amend or repeal laws) legislature.
In an effort to reduce expenses, many municipalities are combining together (through mergers or the creation of (additional info and facts about special-purpose district) special-purpose districts).
See (additional info and facts about cantons of Switzerland) cantons of Switzerland for the number of municipalities per canton.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/M/Mu/Municipalities_of_Switzerland.htm   (627 words)

  
 Canton of Bern   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
It borders the Canton of Jura and the Canton of Solothurn to the north.
The cantonal parliament is called the Grand Council (Grosser Rat/Grand Conseil), which consists of 200 members (from 2006 on, 160 members) elected by proportional representation for a four-year term of office.
The French-speaking part of the canton, the Bernese Jura, has 12 seats guaranteed and 3 seats are guaranteed for the French-speaking minority of the bilingual district of Biel/Bienne.
www.toshare.info /en/Canton_of_Berne.htm   (933 words)

  
 Municipalities of the canton of Ticino -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
There are 201 municipalities in the canton of (An Italian-speaking region of southern Switzerland) Ticino, (A landlocked federal republic in central Europe) Switzerland, (as of July 2004).
Agra, Gentilino and (additional info and facts about Montagnola) Montagnola are merged in the new municipality of Collina d'Oro.
Aurigeno, Coglio, Giumaglio, Lodano, (additional info and facts about Maggia) Maggia, Moghegno and Someo are merged in the municipality of (additional info and facts about Maggia) Maggia.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mu/municipalities_of_the_canton_of_ticino.htm   (510 words)

  
 Kids Be Safe : Article 'Canton'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Canton Island (together with Enderbury Island) formed an area disputed by the United States of America and the United Kingdom in the Pacific Ocean during the 1930s -- see Canton and Enderbury Islands.
Since the start of 2003 Canton of St. Gallen does not recognise the Bezirk level any more; their functions are now undertaken by the electoral constituency.
List of Swiss districts by canton The cantons are here ordered according to Article 1 (in German) (http://www.admin.ch/ch/d/sr/101/a1.html) of the Swiss constitution, to see the same cantons in dictionary order see Districts of Switzerland (alphabetical order).
www.kidsbesafe.org /DisplayArticle36634.html   (345 words)

  
 History of Canton Ticino - Switzerland
The Canton of Ticino takes its name from the Ticino River which runs into Lake Maggiore from the north.
The administration of the Italian-speaking baillifs in Ticino was a blemish on the character of the old Swiss Confederation and the countryside fell into neglect.
In1798, the Ticino area requested to remain with the Helvetic Republic instead of becoming part of Napoleon's Cisalpinian Republic which emerged in 1803.
web.ticino.com /trial-software/lugano/tiallg-e.htm   (270 words)

  
 Nidwalden
In the 14th and 15th century the people of Nidwalden joined the people of Obwalden to discuss important matters, but the two cantons were never really one.
For example Obwalden di not participate in the annexation of Bellinzona, Riviera and Blenio areas (today located in the canton of Ticino).
This gives nidwalden all the rights and duties of full cantons, with the exception that the canton can only send one deputy to the Council of States.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/nidwalden   (542 words)

  
 info: Ticino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
a senator from the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, had been asked to 'examine the subject of alleged...
To the north lie the cantons of Valais and Uri, to the...
The Ticino is Switzerland's Italian speaking canton - easily accessible from Zurich, Lucerne, Geneva and Milano which is less than 50 miles away.
www.info-assicurazione.com /Ticino.html   (1348 words)

  
 Swf bei eLexi - das Onlinelexikon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
These are the 231 municipalities of the canton of Aargau, Switzerland (as of April 2004):
There are 182 municipalities in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland, (as of 2004).
There are 238 municipalities in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, (as of April 2004).
www.elexi.de /en/s/sw/swf.html   (272 words)

  
 Swiss Genealogy : Canton Ticino
At Napoleon's defeat in 1815 the Swiss Federation was enlarged to 22 cantons and Europe's big powers guaranteed Switzerland's territory and recognized the nation's permanent neutrality (see also Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Swiss History, But Were Afraid to Ask).
You are further invited to discuss your questions with other researchers interested in canton Ticino on the "Genealogieforum Ticino" (dialogue in German or French).
When posting, please, keep in mind that only topics related to Ticino should be placed here; for topics related to other regions, please, change to the corresponding canton or to the forum for Switzerland in general (dialogue in German or French).
www.eye.ch /swissgen/kant/tiallg-e.htm   (554 words)

  
 Obwalden - InfoSearchPoint.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
In 1403 Obwalden joined Uri to invade the Leventina area (today located in the canton of Ticino) to establish new markets for cheese and cattle.
This gives Obwalden all the rights and duties of full cantons, with the exception that the canton can only send one deputy to the Council of States.
Two thirds of the tax revenues flow to the municipalities, which for example pay for education without grants from the canton.
www.infosearchpoint.com /display/Ow   (475 words)

  
 Ticino - Unipedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Coat of arms of the Canton of Ticino
Map of Switzerland highlighting the Canton of Ticino
Alps And Sanctuaries Of Piedmont And The Canton Ticino
www.unipedia.info /Ticino.html   (1133 words)

  
 Customs & Traditions in Switzerland: Epiphany in Graubünden and Ticino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Three Kings Chorale, which today is practiced by 65 groups from the Catholic regions of Graubünden, most likely spread under the influence of the mystery plays of the Disentis monastery.
In canton Ticino four children, three dressed as the kings and one as the star carrier, sing while going from house to house.
In the German-speaking municipality of Bosco-Gurin, also in Ticino, singers each carry a staff with a star lantern and sing an old German Three Kings chorale.
www.swissworld.org /dvd_rom/eng/customs_2003/content/singing/graubuendentessin.html   (335 words)

  
 Ticino - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Tourism office (http://www.ticino-tourism.ch/control;?language=3), official tourism office of Ticino.
This page was last modified 21:17, 20 Jun 2005.
Ticino, Geography, History, Government, Economy, Language, Religion, Districts, Municipalities, Related articles and External links.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Canton_of_Ticino   (1086 words)

  
 Middle East Open Encyclopedia: Ticino   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
This is an extract from The Middle East Open Encyclopedia, made possible through the Wikimedia Foundation.
Iraq Museum International always displays the most recent published revision of the source article, Ticino; all previous versions may be viewed here.
They link directly to authoring tools for you to start writing a particular article.
www.baghdadmuseum.org /ref/index.php?title=Ticino   (1175 words)

  
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