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The "Special Case" or Switzerland is the Anti-Sudan

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July 5th 2011
I am not sure one could create a country any more different from Sudan than Switzerland. It was perhaps a good thing that I “eased” my way out of my life in Khartoum by visiting Kenya and Tanzania before heading to this Alpine country. Still, it was almost shocking when I landed in Zurich International Airport and saw a timer next to the baggage claim belt announcing how many minutes remaine ... read more

Europe » Switzerland

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The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more