Switzerland, known for its neutral stance in global conflicts, has the world's largest network of nuclear bomb shelters. Rather than dismantling these shelters after the Cold War, the country continued to build them. Today, Switzerland boasts more than 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters. Some of these shelters have been repurposed to house migrants.
This extensive shelter system reflects Switzerland's unique approach to national security and civil protection.
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- NPR News by Rob Schmitz, published August 8, 2026
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