Cultural heritage, politics, and national identity

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Switzerland is comprised of four geographic regions with different languages. It is a global model for the successful political integration of distinct ethnic groups. Governance is decentralized, with considerable participation by citizens. Switzerland also has one of the strongest economies in the world. The Swiss are reported to be one of the happiest of populations.  How do they do it? What are key factors in their success?