Romandy

French-speaking part of Switzerland

Also known as French-speaking Switzerland · French Switzerland

Country: Switzerland
Located in: Switzerland

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Romandy is the French-speaking historical and cultural region of Switzerland. In 2020, about 2 million people, or 22.8% of the Swiss population, lived in Romandy. The majority of the romand population lives in the western part of the country, especially the Arc Lémanique region along Lake Geneva, connecting Geneva, Vaud, and the Lower Valais.

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Language used: Swiss French
Franco-Provençal dialects in Switzerland
French
Demonym: Romands
Occupant: Romands

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