Schwyz

UK: /ʃviːts/ US: (shvēts)

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Schwyz  (shvēts), n. 

1. Place Names a canton in central Switzerland, bordering on the Lake of Lucerne. 92,400;
   350 sq. mi. (900 sq. km).
2. Place Names a city in and the capital of this canton, in the W part. 12,100.

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Schwyz / ʃviːts/ noun

1. a canton of central Switzerland: played an important part in the formation of the Swiss confederation, to which it gave its name. Capital: Schwyz. Pop: 133 300 (2002 est). Area: 908 sq km (351 sq miles)
2. a town in E central Switzerland, capital of Schwyz canton: tourism. Pop: 13 802 (2000)