Savièse
Savièse is a municipality in the district of Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.
Savièse is first mentioned in 1200 as Saviesi. In 1224 it was mentioned as Savisia. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Safiesch, however, that name is no longer used.
Savièse is first mentioned in 1200 as Saviesi. In 1224 it was mentioned as Savisia. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Safiesch, however, that name is no longer used.
Map - Savièse
Map
Country - Switzerland
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Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Plateau, the Alps and the Jura; the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, whereas the Swiss population of approximately 8.7 million is concentrated mostly on the plateau, where the largest cities and economic centres are located, including Zürich, Geneva and Basel.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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CHF | Swiss franc | Fr | 2 |
CHE | WIR Bank | 2 | |
CHW | WIR Bank | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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FR | French language |
DE | German language |
IT | Italian language |
RM | Romansh language |