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Between 1798 and 1803 the Swiss Confederation adopted another official name. Which name was it?

A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.

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The correct answer

  • Helvetic Republic

Why

The Helvetic Republic (1798-1803) was the official name of Switzerland during the Napoleonic period. This centralized unitary state succeeded the Old Confederation and preceded the federal restoration of 1815.

  • Democratic Republic of Switzerland
  • Republic of Switzerland
  • Helvetic Republic
  • Helvetic Confederation

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