Place:Davos, Graubünden, Switzerland

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NameDavos
Alt namesTavausource: Canby, Historic Places (1984) I, 229
TypeInhabited place
Coordinates46.8°N 9.833°E
Located inGraubünden, Switzerland     (900 - )
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Davos (; or ; ; archaic ) is an Alpine resort town and a municipality in the Prättigau/Davos Region in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It has a permanent population of. Davos is located on the river Landwasser, in the Rhaetian Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Ranges.

The municipality covers nearly the entire valley of the Landwasser, and the centre of population, economic activity, and administration is two adjacent villages: Davos Dorf and Davos Platz (Davos Place), at above sea level.

Gaining prominence in the 19th century as a mountain health resort, Davos is perhaps best known today for hosting the World Economic Forum—often referred to simply as "Davos"—an annual meeting of global political and corporate leaders. With a long history of winter sport, Davos also has one of Switzerland's largest ski resorts, and hosts the international Spengler Cup ice hockey tournament each December.

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