Smaland
10-16-2010, 04:09 AM
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The joy and pride felt throughout Switzerland over digging the Gotthard Base Tunnel reflected the one cause that unites the country's wealthy city dwellers with those living in traditional villages: Protecting the beauty of the mountains.
"Together we risked a lot," said Swiss Transport Minister Moritz Leuenberger. "Together we achieved a lot."
Tunnel is 35.4 Miles Long (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_switzerland_world_s_longest_tunnel)
The joy and pride felt throughout Switzerland over digging the Gotthard Base Tunnel reflected the one cause that unites the country's wealthy city dwellers with those living in traditional villages: Protecting the beauty of the mountains.
"Together we risked a lot," said Swiss Transport Minister Moritz Leuenberger. "Together we achieved a lot."
Tunnel is 35.4 Miles Long (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_switzerland_world_s_longest_tunnel)