Swiss geographymedium
Which are the biggest and the smallest cantons (in Km²) of Switzerland, respectively?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- Grissons and the City of Basel
Why
Basel-Stadt is Switzerland's smallest canton at approximately 172 km², while Grisons is the largest at around 7,105 km². This size difference reflects the country's geographical diversity. Grisons extends widely through the Alpine massif, while Basel-Stadt is a compact city-canton.
- Bern and Appenzell-Ausserrhoden
- Bern and the City of Basel
- Grissons and Appenzell-Ausserrhoden
- Grissons and the City of Basel
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