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Go with the flow

From its source in the mountains of Graubünden to the industrial city of Basel where it leaves Switzerland, the Rhine shows many faces.

The fast-flowing mountain stream grows wider and slower as it flows north and west. While many appreciate it for fishing, boating and swimming, it is also a major energy provider.
(pictures: Simon Bradley / swissinfo.ch)

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