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SwiTZERLAND
46°57?N 7°27?E
FAMOUS SWISS

HERMANN KARL HESSE
Hermann Karl Hesse (July 2, 1877 ? August 9, 1962) was a German-Swiss poet, novelist, and painter. His best-known works include Steppenwolf, Siddhartha, and The Glass Bead Game, each of which explores an individual's search for authenticity, self-knowledge and spirituality. In 1946, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature.

GOTTFRIED KELLER
Gottfried Keller (July 19, 1819 ? July 15, 1890), a Swiss writer of German-language literature, was best known for his novel Green Henry (German: Der grüne Heinrich).

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Official language(s): German, French, Italian

Capital: Bern

Population: 7,8 mill.

Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)