Kanton

Japanese: Kanton
Kanton

According to a 1990 survey, the proportion of Swiss people who use different languages, excluding foreign residents, was German 73.4%, French 20.1%, Italian 4.1%, Rhaeto-Romanic 0.7%, and other 1.3%. Since all major languages ​​are designated as national languages, each canton (Kanton) determines its cantonal language, and each municipality (Gemeinde) is allowed the freedom to decide on the language to be used in school education and other official occasions, Switzerland maintains "linguistic peace."
[religion]
Since the Reformation in the 16th century, sectarian conflicts have been fierce in Switzerland, but the current constitution guarantees freedom of religion and conscience.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Kanton" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…外国人居住者を含まないスイス人の使用言語別比率を1990年の調査で見れば,ドイツ語73.4%,フランス語20.1%,イタリア語4.1%,レト・ロマン語0.7%,その他1.3%となっている。主要言語すべてが国語と定められている上に,各カントンKanton(州)がカントン語を定め,各ゲマインデGemeinde(市町村)が学校教育をはじめ公的な使用語を決める自由を認められているので,スイスは〈言語の平和〉が保たれている。
[宗教]
 16世紀の宗教改革以降スイスでも宗派間の争いは激しかったが,現行憲法では信仰並びに良心の自由が認められている。…

※「Kanton」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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