the capital of Switzerland, in the W part, on the Aar River: entered the Swiss confederation in 1353 and became the capital in 1848. Pop: 358 481 (2015 est)
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a canton of Switzerland, between the French frontier and the Bernese Alps. Capital: Bern. Pop: 950 200 (2002 est). Area: 6884 sq km (2658 sq miles)
French name: Berne
Bern in American English
(bɜrn; French bɛʀn)
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capital of Switzerland & of Bern canton, on the Aare River: pop. 134,000
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canton of WC Switzerland: 2,336 sq mi (6,050 sq km); pop. 944,000