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This year, bad weather prevented the world’s largest Swiss flag (80 x 80 m) from being hung on the face of the Säntis mountain ahead of August 1. Instead, it was decided to place it in the fields below. However, as soon as it was unfurled, a strong gust of wind ripped it apart. But nothing serious! This has happened before.

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