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Glâne District
Glâne District (german: Glânebezirk; french: District de la Glâne; frp, District de la Gllânna ) is one of seven districts in the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It has a population of (as of ). Municipalities It consists of the following municipalities: Mergers and name changes *On 1 March 1969 the municipality of Ecublens (FR) along with the former municipality of Eschiens and Villangeaux merged into the municipality of Ecublens (FR). *On 1 January 1973 the municipality of Villarimboud and Macconnens merged into the municipality of Villarimboud. *On 1 January 1978 the former municipalities of Villaranon and Le Saulgy merged into Siviriez. *On 1 January 1978 the former municipality of Fuyens merged into Villaz-Saint-Pierre. *On 1 January 1981 the municipality of Romont (FR) and Les Glânes merged into the municipality of Romont (FR). *On 1 January 1991 the municipality of Vuarmarens and Morlens merged into the municipality of Vuarmarens. *On 1 January 1993 the former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Countries Of The World
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 206 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 member states of the United Nations, UN member states, 2 United Nations General Assembly observers#Present non-member observers, UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and 11 other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (16 states, of which there are 6 UN member states, 1 UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and 9 de facto states), and states having a political status of the Cook Islands and Niue, special political status (2 states, both in associated state, free association with New Zealand). Compi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rue, Switzerland
Rue (; frp, Ruva ) is a Municipalities of Switzerland, municipality in the district of Glâne (district), Glâne in the Cantons of Switzerland, canton of Fribourg (canton), Fribourg in Switzerland. On 1 January 1993 the former municipality of Blessens merged into Rue, followed by Promasens and Gillarens in 2001.Nomenklaturen – Amtliches Gemeindeverzeichnis der Schweiz accessed 4 April 2011 History Rue is first mentioned in 1152 as ''Rota''. The municipality was formerly known by its German name ''Rüw'', however, that name is no longer used.Geography Rue has an area, , of . Of this area, or 72.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 18.8% is forested. Of the rest o ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romont (Fribourg)-coat Of Arms
Romont (; frp, Remont ) is a municipality and capital of the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. History Romont is first mentioned in 1177 as ''in Rotundo Monte''. In 1244 it was mentioned as ''Romont''. The municipality was formerly known by its German name ''Remund'', however, that name is no longer used. The oldest trace of human settlement in Romont is five Hallstatt era tumuli in the village of Bossens. The ruins of several other prehistoric settlements have been discovered including the foundation of a Roman era building at Bochanat. The alleged founding of Romont in 921 by the Burgundian King Rudolph II is likely a legend. A document from 1177 from the Abbey of Hauterive mentions the Romont as a wooded hill. In 1239 Anselme (or Nantelme) sold the rights to Romont hill to Peter II of Savoy. At that time, Romont was part of the territory of the Bishop of Lausanne. In 1240 Peter II sent a castellan to Romont to build a castle and found ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montet
Montet () is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. History Montet is first mentioned in 1255 as ''Montez''. Geography Montet has an area, , of . Of this area, or 70.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 20.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 7.8% is settled (buildings or roads), or 1.8% is either rivers or lakes.Swiss Federal Statistical Office-Land Use Statistics 2009 data accessed 25 March 2010 Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 3.7% and transportation infrastructure made up 3.2%. Out of the forested land, 18.7% of the total land area is heavily forested and 1.4% is covered with orchards or small clusters of trees. Of the agricultural land, 47.9% is used for growing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montet (Glâne)-coat Of Arms
Montet () is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. History Montet is first mentioned in 1255 as ''Montez''. Geography Montet has an area, , of . Of this area, or 70.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 20.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 7.8% is settled (buildings or roads), or 1.8% is either rivers or lakes.Swiss Federal Statistical Office-Land Use Statistics 2009 data accessed 25 March 2010 Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 3.7% and transportation infrastructure made up 3.2%. Out of the forested land, 18.7% of the total land area is heavily forested and 1.4% is covered with orchards or small clusters of trees. Of the agricultural land, 47.9% is used for growin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mézières, Fribourg
Mézières (; frp, Mèsiéres ) is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. History Mézières is first mentioned in 1179 as ''de Maseriis''. On 1 January 2004 the former municipality of Berlens merged into the municipality of Mézières.Nomenklaturen – Amtliches Gemeindeverzeichnis der Schweiz accessed 4 April 2011 Geography Mézières has an area, , of . Of this area, or 79.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 13.8% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 6.8% is settled (buildings or roads), or 0.1% is either rivers or lakes.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mézières FR-2004-coat Of Arms
Mézières may refer to: People * Alfred Jean François Mézières (1826–1915), French journalist, politician and historian of literature * Jean-Claude Mézières (1938-2022), French comic book artist * Rob De Mezieres, South African writer and director * Nicolas Le Camus de Mézières (1721–1789), French architect and theoretician * Philippe de Mézières (1327–1405), French soldier and author * Eleanor Oglethorpe de Mezieres (1684–1775), an English Jacobite who settled in France after James II was deposed in the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Places * Mézières, Ardennes, commune and chef-lieu of the Ardennes department of northern France, to be merged in 1965 with Charleville to form Charleville-Mézières * Mézières, Fribourg, municipality of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland ** Mézières Castle, a castle in the municipality of Mézières of the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance * Mézières, Vaud, municip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Massonnens
Massonnens (; frp, Massonens, or ) is a municipality in the district of Glâne in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. History Massonnens is first mentioned around 929-30 as ''Mansaningis'' or ''Massaningis''. Geography Massonnens has an area, , of . Of this area, or 72.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 20.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 6.1% is settled (buildings or roads).Swiss Federal Statistical Office-Land Use Statistics 2009 data accessed 25 March 2010 Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 3.8% and transportation infrastructure made up 1.4%. Out of the forested land, 19.1% of the total land area is heavily forested and 1.6% is covered with orchards or small clusters of trees. Of the agricultural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
