Basel-Stadt
canton of Switzerland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Basel-Stadt is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland. The capital is Basel. It is the smallest canton by area.
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Kanton Basel-Stadt | |
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Coordinates: 47°34′N 7°36′E | |
Capital | Basel |
Subdivisions | 3 municipalities |
Government | |
• Executive | Executive Council (7) |
• Legislative | Grand Council (100) |
Area | |
• Total | 36.95 km2 (14.27 sq mi) |
Population (July 2021)[2] | |
• Total | 201,156 |
• Density | 5,400/km2 (14,000/sq mi) |
ISO 3166 code | CH-BS |
Highest point | 522.19 m (1,713 ft): St. Chrischona |
Lowest point | 244.75 m (803 ft): Rhine shore, national border at Kleinhüningen |
Joined | 1501 |
Languages | German |
Website | www |
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