SWITZERLAND (AD 1291–1798}, {1803–) State, capitalist (Swiss Confederation, until 1848 - Swiss Union). (It originated on the territory of modern Switzerland as a result of the unification of three cantons: Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden as part of the Holy Roman Empire (independence was proclaimed in 1648). Transformed into the Helvetic Republic as a result of the Napoleonic Wars}, {Recreated). Capital