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Jan 30, 1219
Switzerland is Confederate
Switzerland is considered a federal parliamentary republic. -
Aug 1, 1219
Independence of Switzerland
Independence was gained through the Federal Charter of 1291 -
Sonderbund Swiss Civil War
7 Catholic Conservative Cantons banded together in an effort to break free of the country, however they were unsuccessful. -
Turkmenistan under Russia
Russia colonized Turkmenistan in the year 1869, however, they did not take full control until 1894. -
Turkmenistan Revolts
The Turks revolted against the Russians in 917, and again in 1919. -
Turks Revolt again
The Turks revolted again in 1919, however this attempt was also unsuccessful. -
Turkmenistan Joins Soviet Union
In 1924, as a part of Russia, Turkmenistan joined the Soviet Union. -
Turkmenistan Independence
The Turks gained independence in 1991, with the breaking apart of the Soviet Union. -
Turkmenistan becomes republic
IN 2006, with the fall of their former leader, the knew head of government was sought through open, fair elections.