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Switzerland is considered a federal parliamentary republic.
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Independence was gained through the Federal Charter of 1291
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7 Catholic Conservative Cantons banded together in an effort to break free of the country, however they were unsuccessful.
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Russia colonized Turkmenistan in the year 1869, however, they did not take full control until 1894.
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The Turks revolted against the Russians in 917, and again in 1919.
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The Turks revolted again in 1919, however this attempt was also unsuccessful.
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In 1924, as a part of Russia, Turkmenistan joined the Soviet Union.
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The Turks gained independence in 1991, with the breaking apart of the Soviet Union.
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IN 2006, with the fall of their former leader, the knew head of government was sought through open, fair elections.