Which country is known as Helvetia?


          Around two thousand years ago,  Switzerland was called Helvetia when the Romans conquered the land. It was initially inhabited by a group of people known as Helvetii who named it so. Along with its new name, Switzerland is still known as Helvetia in some places.



          After years of war against their oppressive rulers, the Swiss gained independence in 1648. This was a time when wars swept across Europe between several countries. But Switzerland chose to remain neutral, avoiding the violence and brutality of war. A constitution was established after the wars under the mediation of Napoleon, but it did not last long. It subsequently became a republic with twenty-two cantons.



          Switzerland remained neutral during World War I and II. The Swiss concentrated on industrialization and economic growth. The peaceful atmosphere of the country has attracted many organizations like the UN and the WHO to establish their offices in the country. Switzerland today is a federal democratic state with peace, stability and prosperity.



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