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TIL - the .ch country code is for Switzerland. (www.swissinfo.ch)
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"The Helvetii, a Celtic tribe who battled Julius Caesar, gave their name to the Swiss territory. The Latin name for the country, Helvetia, still appears on Swiss stamps. The letters CH appearing on Swiss cars and in internet addresses stand for the Latin words Confoederatio Helvetica, meaning Swiss Confederation."

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[–] Jhogenbaum@leminal.space 11 points 2 years ago

Helvetica the font is the centerpost of swiss communication and recent graphic design history/culture.