Schwyz

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Schwyz (German) [ʃviːts]

1. (Placename) a canton of central Switzerland: played an important part in the formation of the Swiss confederation, to which it gave its name. Capital: Schwyz. Pop.: 128 200 (2000 est.). Area: 908 sq. km (351 sq. miles)

2. (Placename) a town in E central Switzerland, capital of Schwyz canton: tourism. Pop.: 12 740 (1990)

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