Swain County is located in the western part of North Carolina and is part of the Great Smoky Mountains region. The county seat is Bryson City.

Swain County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and making policy decisions. The county is also served by a Sheriff, Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, and other elected officials.

The county is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Nantahala National Forest, and the Cherokee Indian Reservation. The county is also home to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, which offers scenic train rides through the mountains.

Swain County is served by the Swain County School System, which consists of five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The county is also home to Southwestern Community College, which offers a variety of educational and technical programs.

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