Brig, Switzerland

Brig (French: Brigue) is a city in the canton of Valais, Switzerland at {{coor dm|46|19|N|7|58|E|region:CH_type:city(11600)}}.

Related Topics:
French - Canton of Valais - Switzerland

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The historic town with 5,000 inhabitants is part of the municipality Brig-Glis with a 11,600 inhabitants. The name 'Brig' is drived from Briva, or "bridge."

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The railway lines of Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon and Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn meet in Brig.

Related Topics:
Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon - Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn

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