SwitzerlandKanton Bern 16 · Canton of Bern
Since when has Bern been the federal city (Bundesstadt) of Switzerland?
In the exam (German)
Seit wann ist Bern die Bundesstadt der Schweiz?
- aSince 1291Seit 1291
- bSince 1848Seit 1848Correct answer
- cSince 1979Seit 1979
- dSince 1353Seit 1353
Why?
After the federal state was founded, the Federal Assembly chose Bern in 1848 as the seat of the federal authorities. The constitution does not name a capital, so Bern is called the «federal city» (Bundesstadt).
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