Bern (canton)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the capital of Bern (canton)?Bern, a UNESCO World Heritage site
2. How many people live in Bern (canton)?Approximately 1,037,000 inhabitants (as of recent estimates)
3. What language do people speak in Bern (canton)?German (predominant), French (recognized)
4. What is the key economic sectors?Federal administration, tourism, precision manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, IT, agriculture (cheese, chocolate)
5. What is Bern in Switzerland?Bern is a canton in Switzerland that has big mountains, lakes, and old castles. It is the second‑largest canton and the country’s federal capital.
6. Which famous mountains can be seen in Bern?In the southern part of Bern you can see the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, which are part of the Swiss Alps.

Federalism: A system of government where power is divided between a central national government and regional (cantonal) governments.
City-state: A sovereign state that consists of a city and its dependent territories.
Pre-alpine: The region of hills and lower mountains located between the flat plains and the high alpine mountain ranges.
Confederation: An alliance of independent states that have joined together for common purposes, often defense or economic cooperation.