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Karte Gemeinden des Bezirks Goms 2000
A map from 2000 showing the area around Selkingen

Selkingen is a small village located in the Valais region of Switzerland. It used to be its own separate municipality, which is like a small local government area, similar to a town or district.

Selkingen: A Village in Valais

Selkingen is nestled in the beautiful canton of Valais. A canton is like a state or a large region within Switzerland, each with its own government. Valais is known for its stunning mountains and valleys.

Joining Forces: The Merger

On January 1, 2001, Selkingen joined with two other nearby villages, Biel and Ritzingen. They all merged together to form a new, larger municipality called Grafschaft. This means they now share one local government instead of having three separate ones. Merging can help small communities work together more efficiently and share resources.

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