>> Countries exist that have dozens of languages and tribes. They usually have endless social problems, unrest, civil wars and often break up. > Oh yeah, the h

>> Countries exist that have dozens of languages and tribes. They usually have endless social problems, unrest, civil wars and often break up. > Oh yeah, the history of the Swiss in the context of Europe is just non-stop insanity and violence. If only they could aspire to be more monocultural and peaceful, like their neighbors, the Germans... The Swiss, and their cantons, have almost un-heard-of amount political power and freedom. There is direct democracy where state matters are directly voted by the people. Also the Swiss cantons are sovereign don't have to follow federal law! There is no need to rebel, if you can do whatever you want. In some sense, the Swiss works more like a collection of tribes than a country.