Canton of Zug
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The Canton of Zug is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland. It is in central Switzerland and its capital is Zug. With 239 km² in area, the canton is one of the smallest of the cantons. It does not contain any districts as there are not enough municipalities to warrant any districts.
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Kanton Zug | |
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Coordinates: 47°0′N 8°31′E | |
Capital | Zug |
Subdivisions | 11 municipalities |
Government | |
• Executive | Regierungsrat (7) |
• Legislative | Kantonsrat (80) |
Area | |
• Total | 238.73 km2 (92.17 sq mi) |
Population (December 2020)[2] | |
• Total | 128,794 |
• Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
ISO 3166 code | CH-ZG |
Highest point | 1,580 m (5,184 ft): Wildspitz |
Lowest point | 388 m (1,273 ft): Reussspitz at the confluence of the Reuss and the Lorze |
Joined | 1352 |
Languages | German |
Website | www |
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