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Which river is the symbol of the language frontier ‘Röstigraben’?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- Sarine
Why
The Sarine River symbolizes the linguistic border between French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland, known as the "Röstigraben" or "Rösti barrier". This popular term refers to cultural differences between German and French regions. The Sarine marks an important geographical and cultural boundary in Swiss history.
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- Sarine
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