Vals, Switzerland

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Vals, Switzerland?Surselva Region, Canton of the Grisons, Switzerland
2. How many people live in Vals, Switzerland?Approximately 1,200 inhabitants
3. What is the capital of Vals, Switzerland?Vals
4. What language do people speak in Vals, Switzerland?German, Romansh
5. When was Vals, Switzerland built?Historical settlement with evolving administrative structures
6. What is Vals, Switzerland known for?Vals thermal baths (Therme Vals), Valser quartzite, alpine scenery, Peter Zumthor architecture

Alpine Topography: The characteristic physical features of mountains, including peaks, valleys, and slopes.
Metamorphic Rock: Rock that has been changed from its original form by heat and pressure, like Valser quartzite.
Subsidiarity: The principle that decisions should be made at the lowest possible level of government.