Safien valley

Safien valley

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Formerly inhabited by Romansh speakers, it was settled by the Walser in the late 13th century. Population fell from 1,798 in 1850 to 994 in 1980 and has since stabilized just above 1,000.

External links

* http://www.safiental.ch


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