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Map of the Helvetic Republic (1798) Map of Switzerland in 1815 New cantons were added only in the modern period, during 1803–1815; this mostly concerned former subject territories now recognized as full cantons (such as Vaud, Ticino and Aargau), and the full integration of territories that had been more loosely allied to the Confederacy (such as Geneva, Valais and Grisons).
1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and Milan. 1860 Italian unification. Taufers im Münstertal - Müstair. 1497/1498 Grissons allies with Switzerland, border between Switzerland and the Habsburg territories. 1919 at the Treaty of Saint-Germain.
Physical map of Switzerland (in German) Extending across the north and south side of the Alps in west-central Europe, Switzerland encompasses diverse landscapes and climates across its 41,285 square kilometres (15,940 sq mi). [70] Switzerland lies between latitudes 45° and 48° N, and longitudes 5° and 11° E.
Ireland does not recognise the UK's territorial claim to Rockall. 12 February 1986 — France and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Canterbury, defining a land frontier between the two countries. This border becomes physical with the breakthrough of the Channel Tunnel on 1 December 1990. 1990 — East Germany unites with West Germany on ...
This is a list of islands of Ireland.Ireland is itself an island, lying west of the island of Great Britain and northwest of mainland Europe.. The Hebrides off Scotland and Anglesey off Wales were grouped with Ireland ("Hibernia") by the Greco-Roman geographer Ptolemy, [1] but this was not geographically correct and is purely of historical interest.
Switzerland is the oldest neutral country in the world; it has not fought a foreign war since its neutrality was established by the Treaty of Paris in 1815. It is not a member of the European Union. [1] Swiss cultural icons include Switzerland's quality of life, its neutrality, the Swiss Alps, watches, yodeling, cheese and chocolate.
Ireland is an island in Northern Europe in the north Atlantic Ocean.The island, of up to around 480 km (300 mi) north-south, and 275 km (171 mi) east-west, lies near the western edge of the European continental shelf, part of the Eurasian Plate.
Country or territory (Territories without full sovereignty [a] in italics) Unique neighbours [b] Neighbouring countries and territories (Territories without full sovereignty [a] in italics)