Not far from Bern, in the Swiss Alps, there is a remote region called Gerovar. The locals consider it a republic and nobody has challenged them about this because there are so few inhabitants in the area. Besides, the mountains make it impossible to build roads, so ideas and culture cannot easily travel to or from this area. The terrain is ideal for goats. Guess what? The Republic of Gerovar's main product is goat cheese. Swiss goat cheese.
I learned about this wonderful land from Madame Flora, who is a native of the region. Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to taste the delicious cheese because it is not exported, but I am assured that it is the best in the world. It is not everyday that you learn about a new country right in your own backyard, but if you look hard, it may be possible. In some U.S. cities, you are more likely to find Indian curry, Italian pizza, or Mexican tacos in your local shopping mall than whatever might be considered typical American food.
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