Canton (country subdivision)

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A canton is a type of administrative division of a country.[1] In general, cantons are relatively small in terms of area and population when compared to other administrative divisions such as counties, departments or provinces. Internationally the best-known cantons, and the most politically important, are those of Switzerland. As the constituents of the Swiss Confederation, theoretically (and historically) the Swiss cantons are semi-sovereign states.

The term is derived from the French word canton meaning corner or district (from which "Cantonment" is also derived).[2]

In specific countries

Cantons exist (or existed) in the following countries:

In former countries

References

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  2. Oxford English Dictionary cantonment and canton, v.


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