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Largest and easternmost canton of Switzerland
The Grisons (/ɡriːˈzɒ̃/; French: [ɡʁizɔ̃]) or Graubünden (Swiss Standard German: [ɡraʊˈbʏndn̩] ), more formally the Canton Grisons, is one of the twenty-six
Grisons
Species of carnivore
The lesser grison (Galictis cuja) is a species of mustelid from South America. Lesser grisons have a long, slender body, short legs, and a bushy tail.
Lesser_grison
Species of carnivore
muscular, with five webbed toes, each ending in a sharp, curved claw. Greater grisons are native to North and South America, ranging from southern Mexico in
Greater_grison
Italian and Lombard-speaking parts of Grisons, Switzerland
Italian Grisons or Italian Grigioni (Italian: Grigionitaliano or Grigioni italiano; German: Italienischbünden; Romansh: Grischun talian; French: Grisons italiens)
Italian_Grisons
Genus of carnivores
between 1 and 3 kg (2.2 and 6.6 lb). The lesser grison is slightly smaller than the greater grison. Grisons generally resemble a honey badger, but with a
Galictis
Swiss ethnic group
to what became Grisons (the Three Leagues). Sargans was part of the county of Werdenberg from the 12th century. The territory of Grisons, the southern
Romansh_people
Unofficial national football team representing the region of Raetia
The Raetia football team (German: Fussballauswahl Raetia) represents Grisons, formerly known as R(h)aetia, (/ˈriːʃ(i)ə/ REE-sh(ee-)ə) in ConIFA association
Raetia_football_team
Gallo-Romance language of Switzerland
of Mediation, the Grisons became a canton of Switzerland in 1803. The constitution of the canton dates from 1892. When the Grisons became part of Switzerland
Romansh_language
Breed of goat
The Grisons Striped goat breed from Switzerland is very well adapted to mountainous landscapes. Breeders are in the process of selectively breeding it
Grisons_Striped
Unicameral legislature of the Swiss canton of Grisons
The Grand Council of Grisons (German: Grosse Rat des Kantons Graubünden; Romansh: Cussegl grond; Italian: Gran Consiglio) is the unicameral legislature
Grand_Council_of_Grisons
Family of mammals
mammals, including weasels, badgers, otters, sea otters, polecats, martens, grisons and wolverines. Otherwise known as mustelids (/ˈmʌstɪlɪdz/), they form
Mustelidae
Municipality in the Grisons, Switzerland
town and municipality in the Prättigau/Davos Region in the canton of the Grisons, Switzerland. It has a permanent population of 10,832 (2020). Davos is
Davos
Mountains in Graubünden, Switzerland
The Grison Alps are the mountains of the Graubünden canton of Switzerland (Grisons being the English name for the Graubünden region). There are many significant
Grison_Alps
This is a list of museums in the Grisons, Switzerland. List of museums in Switzerland "Stiftung Fondazione Ernesto Conrad - Operating support - Stavros
List of museums in the Grisons
List_of_museums_in_the_Grisons
There are 100 municipalities in the canton of the Grisons, Switzerland (as of January 2025[update]). Albula/Alvra Andeer Arosa Avers Bergün Filisur Bever
Municipalities of the canton of the Grisons
Municipalities_of_the_canton_of_the_Grisons
Country in Central Europe
di Lei en 1952 (Grisons-Italie, 0,45 km2), l'Ellhorn en 1955 (colline revendiquée par la Suisse pour des raisons militaires, Grisons-Liechtenstein) et
Switzerland
Military unit
The Army of the Grisons (Armée des Grisons) was a field army of the French Revolutionary Army. Its commander-in-chief from 5 October 1800 to 1 April 1801
Army_of_the_Grisons
Domesticated species of canid
Patagonian weasel (Lyncodon patagonicus) Galictis (grisons) Lesser grison (G. cuja) Greater grison (G. vittata) Ictonychini (African polecats) Vormela
Dog
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
municipality in the administrative region of Maloja in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. St. Moritz lies on the southern slopes of the Albula Alps below the Piz
St._Moritz
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Lü is a village in the Val Müstair municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. In 2009, Lü merged with Fuldera, Müstair, Santa
Lü,_Switzerland
Swiss political leader (1596–1639)
the Grisons. During the next two years, Jenatsch pushed forward the negotiations with Spain and Austria for the return of the Valtellina under Grisons sovereignty
Jörg_Jenatsch
Switzerland has an extensive collection of narrow-gauge railways, almost all of which are metre gauge and electrified with different voltages. Most lines
List of narrow-gauge railways in Switzerland
List_of_narrow-gauge_railways_in_Switzerland
University of applied sciences in Switzerland
from the voting population of Grisons. In August 2021, scientists at the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons announced that they had calculated
University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons
University_of_Applied_Sciences_of_the_Grisons
Small domesticated carnivorous mammal
Patagonian weasel (Lyncodon patagonicus) Galictis (grisons) Lesser grison (G. cuja) Greater grison (G. vittata) Ictonychini (African polecats) Vormela
Cat
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Splügen (Romansh: Spleia, Italian: Spluga) is a former municipality in the Viamala Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2006 Splügen
Splügen
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Degen ([ˈdeɟən], German: Igels) is a former municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Until 1983, it was officially known
Degen,_Switzerland
Political party in Switzerland
is a political party mostly active in Southern Switzerland, Ticino and Grisons. From October 1944 until 2007, it acted as the Ticino section of the Swiss
Communist_Party_(Switzerland)
Romansh-speaking native population in Grisons in the east. The cantons of Fribourg, Bern, and Valais are officially bilingual; Grisons is officially trilingual. English
Languages_of_Switzerland
High school in Graubünden, Switzerland
The Cantonal School of Graubünden (German: Bündner Kantonsschule, also known as Kantonsschule Halde; Romansh: Scola chantunala grischuna; Italian: Scuola
Cantonal_School_of_Graubünden
This is a list of ski areas and resorts in Switzerland. A cohesive and complete list with updated information about snow condition, running lifts, open
List of ski areas and resorts in Switzerland
List_of_ski_areas_and_resorts_in_Switzerland
Battle during the Swabian War
free federation of the Three Leagues of the Grisons. It was the decisive battle in the southern Grisons of the Swabian War; after the defeat of the Habsburg
Battle_of_Calven
National anthem of France
ma famille possède toujours, avait été écrite par Jean-Baptiste Lucien Grisons, chef de maîtrise à la cathédrale de Saint-Omer de 1775 à 1787. Or l'air
La_Marseillaise
The list of fortifications in Switzerland contains fortifications from the 15th century to the end of the Cold War. In the Middle Ages, towns were fortified
List of fortifications in Switzerland
List_of_fortifications_in_Switzerland
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Ardez (Romansh pronunciation: [ɐrˈdɛts] ) is a former municipality in the district of Inn in the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. The village
Ardez
Superfamily of carnivoran mammals
including new- and old-world badgers, ferrets and polecats, fishers, grisons and ratels, martens and sables, minks, river and sea otters, stoats and
Musteloidea
Tracked self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
NATO reporting name for the missile used by the weapon system is SA-19 "Grison". Development of the 2K22 anti-aircraft system began on 8 June 1970. At
2K22_Tunguska
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Vicosoprano is a former municipality in the district of Maloja in the Swiss canton of Graubünden and is the largest village in the Val Bregaglia. It's
Vicosoprano
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Says was a municipality in the district of Landquart in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2008 the municipality was incorporated into neighboring
Says
Capital of the Grisons, Switzerland
Chur is the capital and largest town of the Swiss canton of the Grisons and lies in the Grisonian Rhine Valley, where the Rhine turns towards the north
Chur
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Filisur is an Alpine village and former municipality in the Albula Region in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. The village sits on a hillside with
Filisur
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
in the political district Prättigau/Davos Region in the canton of the Grisons. Fideris is first mentioned in 1370 as Fidris. Fideris has an area, (as
Fideris
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Sent is a former municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss Canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2015 the former municipalities of Ardez, Guarda, Tarasp
Sent,_Switzerland
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
village and a municipality in the Surselva Region in the canton of the Grisons in Switzerland. On 1 January 2015 the former municipality of St. Martin
Vals,_Switzerland
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Klosters-Serneus, which belongs to the district of Prättigau/Davos in the canton of Grisons; in 2021, the municipality shortened its name to Klosters. Klosters itself
Klosters
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
in the Moesa Region in the Italian speaking part of the Swiss canton of Grisons. On 1 January 2017 the former municipalities of Leggia and Verdabbio merged
Grono,_Switzerland
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Müstair [myʃtɐir] is a village in the Val Müstair municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. In 2009 Müstair merged with Fuldera
Müstair
Administrative division of Switzerland
court organization. However, for historical reasons districts in cantons Grisons and Schwyz are their own legal entities with jurisdiction over tax and
Districts_of_Switzerland
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Fuldera is a village in the Val Müstair municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. In 2009 Fuldera merged with Lü, Müstair
Fuldera
purposes, only the total area of the lake is indicated). Four of the cantons (Grisons, Bern, Valais, and Ticino) have more than 10 of the lakes, apiece, and
List_of_lakes_of_Switzerland
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Riein (Romansh pronunciation: [ʁiˈjɛjn] ) is a village and a former municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland
Riein
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Molinis is a former municipality in the district of Plessur in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. On 1 January 2013 the former municipalities of
Molinis
This is a list of synagogues in Switzerland. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Synagogues in Switzerland. List of synagogues History of the Jews in
List of synagogues in Switzerland
List_of_synagogues_in_Switzerland
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Lohn (Romansh: Lon) is a former municipality in the Viamala Region in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2021 the former municipalities of Casti-Wergenstein
Lohn,_Graubünden
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Innerferrera (Romansh: Calantgil) is a village in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Previously an independent municipality
Innerferrera
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Marmorera (German: Marmels) is a village and former municipality in the Sursés in the district of Albula in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. On
Marmorera
Type of long-distance passenger trains in Switzerland
The InterCity, abbreviated IC, is a category of mainline train services in Switzerland operated by Swiss Federal Railways, connecting the country's major
InterCity_(Switzerland)
Alliance of associates of the Old Swiss Confederacy
Confederation, which eventually led to the formation of the Swiss canton of Grisons. The territory corresponds to the core territory of Raetia Curiensis (ruled
Three_Leagues
Large cat native to Africa and India
Patagonian weasel (Lyncodon patagonicus) Galictis (grisons) Lesser grison (G. cuja) Greater grison (G. vittata) Ictonychini (African polecats) Vormela
Lion
Family of mammals
Patagonian weasel (Lyncodon patagonicus) Galictis (grisons) Lesser grison (G. cuja) Greater grison (G. vittata) Ictonychini (African polecats) Vormela
Canidae
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Puntraschigna) is a municipality in the Maloja Region in the canton of the Grisons in Switzerland. Pontresina was first mentioned in medieval Latin documents
Pontresina
Region in Switzerland
Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, and Glarus. The north of canton of Grisons (Graubünden), with the city of Chur, is usually considered to be part of
Eastern_Switzerland
Member states of the Swiss Confederation
vary from 37 km2 (15 sq. mi.) (Basel-Stadt) to 7,105 km2 (2743 sq. mi.) (Grisons); the populations (as of 2018) range from 16,000 (Appenzell Innerrhoden)
Cantons_of_Switzerland
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Romansh: Puschlav) is a municipality in the Bernina Region in the canton of Grisons in Switzerland. Poschiavo is first mentioned in 824 as in Postclave though
Poschiavo
This is a list of notable restaurants in Switzerland, sorted by canton and municipality. It also includes notable inns, mountain inns, taverns, cafés and
List of restaurants in Switzerland
List_of_restaurants_in_Switzerland
Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
anti-aircraft Gun (SPAAG). It was superseded by the 2K22 Tunguska (SA-19 Grison). The acronym "ZSU" stands for Zenitnaya Samokhodnaya Ustanovka (Russian:
ZSU-23-4_Shilka
Municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Vaz/Obervaz is a municipality in the Albula Region in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. The municipality of Vaz/Obervaz includes the following villages:
Vaz/Obervaz
association with the fasces as used as a symbol of Italian fascism. The flag of Grisons was adopted in 1933. From 1815 to 1933, the canton had used various combinations
Flags and arms of cantons of Switzerland
Flags_and_arms_of_cantons_of_Switzerland
Swiss conflict against the Habsburgs
of the Three Leagues of the Grisons turning to the Swiss Eidgenossenschaft. Hostilities quickly spread from the Grisons through the Rhine valley to Lake
Swabian_War
In the run up to the 2023 Swiss federal election and the following Federal Council election, various organizations carry out opinion polling to gauge voting
Opinion polling for the 2023 Swiss federal election
Opinion_polling_for_the_2023_Swiss_federal_election
Microstate in Central Europe
east by the Austrian state of Vorarlberg, to the south by the canton of Grisons (Switzerland) and to the west by the canton of St. Gallen (Switzerland)
Liechtenstein
Swiss air-dried meat
pronunciation: [ˈbʏntnɐˌflaɪʃ] ), also known as Bindenfleisch, Grisons Meat or Viande des Grisons (French pronunciation: [vjɑ̃d de ɡʁizɔ̃]), is an air-dried
Bündnerfleisch
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Untervaz is a municipality in the Landquart Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. Untervaz is first mentioned between 768 and 800 as Uaze. Between 801 and
Untervaz
(Museums in Basel) Bern (Museums in the city of Bern) Fribourg Geneva Glarus Grisons Jura Lucerne Neuchâtel Nidwalden Obwalden Schaffhausen Schwyz St. Gallen
List of museums in Switzerland
List_of_museums_in_Switzerland
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Vignogn is a former municipality in the district of Surselva in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. The municipalities of Cumbel, Degen, Lumbrein
Vignogn
Species of butterfly
Melitaea varia, the Grisons fritillary, is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae. It is found in the Alps at heights of 1,500–2,600 m (4,900–8,500 ft)
Melitaea_varia
Variety of Italian
the southern part of Grisons). It is an official language both at the federal level and in the two cantons of Ticino and Grisons. Italian is also one
Swiss_Italian
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Tavetsch) is a municipality in the Surselva Region in the canton of the Grisons in Switzerland. It is the westernmost municipality of the canton, connected
Tujetsch
Tiba is a wind instrument made of wood or metal that originates in the Grisons canton in Switzerland. It was used by shepherds on alpine meadows in the
Tiba_(instrument)
155 540 Embankment 1960 Göscheneralpsee Curnera Grisons 153 350 Arch 1966 Lai de Curnera Zervreila Grisons 151 504 Arch 1957 Zervreilasee Moiry Valais 148
List of tallest dams in Switzerland
List_of_tallest_dams_in_Switzerland
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Prättigau, Canton Grisons. To the southwest Jenins und Malans, Canton Grisons. In the south it is bordered by Igis and Zizers, Canton Grisons, as well as in
Maienfeld
Canton of Switzerland
of the three large southern Alpine cantons, along with Valais and the Grisons. However, unlike all other cantons, it lies almost entirely south of the
Ticino
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Ausserferrera (Romansh: Farera) is a village in Hinterrhein District in the Swiss Canton of Graubünden. An independent municipality before, it merged on
Ausserferrera
Mountain range on the border between Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Gafadurahütte near Nendeln Pfälzerhütte near Steg In the Graubünden or Grisons Rätikon, huts of the Swiss Alpine Club and other mountain houses may be
Rätikon
Village in Switzerland
Lenzerheide (Romansh: Lai) is a mountain resort in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland at the foot of the Parpaner Rothorn. The village lies in the municipality
Lenzerheide
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Seglias) is a municipality in the Viamala Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. Sils im Domleschg is first mentioned in 1149 as de Sillas. Sils im Domleschg
Sils_im_Domleschg
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Pratval is a former municipality in the district of Hinterrhein in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2015 the former municipalities of Almens
Pratval
Municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Schmitten (Romansh: Ferrera) is a municipality in the Albula Region in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. Schmitten is first mentioned in 1447 as
Schmitten,_Graubünden
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Falera is a municipality in the Surselva Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. Falera is a part of the Alpenarena along with the towns of Flims and Laax
Falera
Swiss writer
The Station ) is the second prose work in the Grisons Trilogy. With a highly stylized Swiss German Grisons dialect, the narrator, a child of pre-school
Arno_Camenisch
Form of prehistoric art
and Finland)[not verified in body] and in Switzerland (at Carschenna in Grisons). Similar forms are also found throughout the world including Australia
Cup_and_ring_mark
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Morissen (Romansh: Murissen) is a former municipality in the district of Surselva in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The municipalities of Cumbel, Degen
Morissen
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Lavin is a former municipality in the district of Inn in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. On 1 January 2015 the former municipalities of Lavin and Susch
Lavin
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Trin is a municipality in the Imboden Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. Crestasee is located in Trin. Trin is first mentioned in the 12th century
Trin
Former municipality in Graubünden, Switzerland
Castiel ([kɐˈʃtiə̯l]) is a former municipality in the district of Plessur in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. On 1 January 2013 the former municipalities
Castiel,_Switzerland
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Schlarigna) is a municipality in the Maloja Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. Celerina/Schlarigna was first mentioned in 1313 as Schellarin and in 1320
Celerina/Schlarigna
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Breil/Brigels is a municipality in the Surselva Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. On 1 January 2018 the former municipalities of Andiast and Waltensburg/Vuorz
Breil/Brigels
Ausserrhoden Bernina-Albris Grisons Beverin Grisons Campasc Grisons Piz Ela Grisons Trescolmen Grisons Pez Vial/Greina Grisons Campo Tencia Ticino Greina
List of federal hunting reserves in Switzerland
List_of_federal_hunting_reserves_in_Switzerland
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
[tsuə̯ts] ) is a municipality in the Maloja Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. Zuoz is first mentioned about 840 as Zuzes. Historically, Zuoz was the
Zuoz
1626 treaty ending the Valtellina War
to the approval of the Grisons. Forts in Valtellina also had to be razed. Lastly, the Valtellina people had to pay the Grisons an annual tribute to be
Treaty_of_Monzón
Municipality in Grisons, Switzerland
Mesòch) is a municipality in the Moesa Region in the Swiss canton of the Grisons. The first human settlement in the area dates back to the Mesolithic era
Mesocco
GRISONS
GRISONS
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Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Australian, Celtic, French, Irish
Descendant of Nuallain
Boy/Male
English
From the heath.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Hairless
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, German
Ascetic Virgin; Maiden
Boy/Male
English
Pleasant; Happy
Boy/Male
African Egyptian
Ghanian name given to the first-born twin.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil
First Power
Surname or Lastname
English
English : see Roseman. It is of Huguenot origin in at least some cases.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Lord Shiva
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n. pl.
The largest and most eastern of the Swiss cantons.
a.
Pertaining to the ancient Rhaeti, or Rhaetians, or to Rhaetia, their country; as, the Rhetian Alps, now the country of Tyrol and the Grisons.
n.
The language of the Grisons in Switzerland, a corruption of the Latin.
n. pl.
Inhabitants of the eastern Swiss Alps.