Vevey
Switzerland
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Vevey is a commune located in the canton of Vaud in western Switzerland. It has a population of approximately 19,000 people. Vevey is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva and is a notable tourist destination within the Vaud region, alongside other resorts like Montreux and Lausanne. The canton of Vaud itself has a rich history, having been inhabited since prehistoric times and later influenced by Celtic, Roman, Burgundian, Frankish, and Savoyard rule before becoming part of Switzerland in 1803.123
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