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Graubünden

American  
[grou-byn-duhn] / ˌgraʊˈbün dən /

noun

  1. German name of Grisons.

Graubünden British  
/ ɡrauˈbyndən /

noun

  1. Italian name: Grigioni.  French name: Grisons.  Romansch name: Grishun.  an Alpine canton of E Switzerland: the largest of the cantons, but sparsely populated. Capital: Chur. Pop: 186 100 (2002 est). Area: 7109 sq km (2773 sq miles)

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Graubünden is the largest holiday region in Switzerland, and is popular with skiers and hikers for its untouched nature, alpine views and pretty villages.

From BBC

One village in Graubünden has a different story to tell.

From BBC

Brienz, in the eastern canton of Graubünden, is now empty.

From BBC

Swiss authorities have ordered residents to abandon a tiny mountain village in the eastern canton of Graubunden because of fears it will soon be buried beneath a collapsing mountainside.

From Reuters

Swiss authorities have ordered residents to abandon a tiny mountain village in the eastern canton of Graubunden because of fears it will soon be buried beneath a collapsing mountainside.

From Reuters

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