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Grisons

The Grisons, also known as Graubünden, is a canton in the easternmost part of Switzerland. It is the largest canton by area, covering approximately 7,105 square kilometers. The Grisons is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Alps, the Rhine Valley, and the Engadin Valley. The canton is home to several major cities, including Chur, the capital, and Davos, a popular winter sports destination.

The Grisons has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Neolithic period.

The Grisons is known for its linguistic diversity. While the official language is German, the canton also

The Grisons is also known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities. The canton is home to

The
region
has
been
influenced
by
various
cultures,
including
the
Romans,
who
built
a
road
through
the
canton,
and
the
Swiss
Confederacy,
which
incorporated
the
Grisons
into
the
Swiss
state
in
the
13th
century.
The
canton
has
a
strong
tradition
of
self-governance,
with
its
own
parliament
and
executive
council.
has
significant
populations
of
Romansh
and
Italian
speakers.
The
Romansh
language
is
one
of
the
four
national
languages
of
Switzerland
and
is
spoken
in
the
eastern
part
of
the
canton.
The
Italian-speaking
population
is
concentrated
in
the
southern
part
of
the
canton,
near
the
Italian
border.
several
national
parks,
including
the
Swiss
National
Park
and
the
Silvretta
National
Park.
The
region
is
a
popular
destination
for
hiking,
skiing,
and
other
outdoor
activities.
The
Grisons
is
also
known
for
its
wine
and
cheese
production,
with
several
vineyards
and
dairy
farms
located
in
the
canton.