What countries speaks German French Italian and Romansh?

Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh.

How was Switzerland formed?

Switzerland was formed in 1291 by an alliance of cantons against the Habsburg dynasty—the Confoederatio Helvetica (or Swiss Confederation), from which the abbreviation CH for Switzerland derives—though only in 1848, when a new constitution was adopted, was the present nation formed.

When was Switzerland formed?

September 12, 1848Switzerland / Founded

Is Romansh an official language of Switzerland?

Romansh is believed to have originated around 15BC when the Romans conquered Rhaetia, which is now Graubünden. You might think that would be the end of Romansh, but the Swiss are proud of their culture and in 1938 more than 90\% of the country voted to make Romansh an official national language.

How did Switzerland become a French-speaking country?

French was first introduced in Switzerland around the 15th century through books and, of course, its proximity to France. French was then recognized as an official language together with German and Italian since the foundation of the Swiss Confederation in 1848.

How did Switzerland become French speaking?

How did Switzerland start speaking French?

French was first introduced in Switzerland around the 15th century through books and, of course, its proximity to France. The language progressed gradually, first through Franco-Provençal dialects and then expanded at the beginning of the 19th century.

Who established Switzerland?

The Romans founded their province of Helvetia in current Switzerland in 15 BC. The Celtic population became assimilated into Roman civilization during the first two centuries of our era. Peace and prosperity reigned. The first passes were opened, such as the Julier, Splügen and Oberalp pass.

How many Romansh speakers are in Switzerland?

According to Romansh language body Lia Rumantscha, some 60,000 people speak Romansh in total, mostly in the canton of Graubünden, where it is an official language at cantonal level along with German and Italian.