Map Quiz – Switzerland: Cantons

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Pin: Click on the exact location you're prompted to find.

Pin (easy): Similar to 'Pin,' but three possible areas are highlighted, making it easier to choose the correct one.

Pin (very easy): Similar to 'Pin,' but as you hover over locations, their names are displayed to assist you.

Type random: Type the names in any order, and they will be highlighted on the map as you go.

Fly: Use the arrow keys or WASD to steer, and press the spacebar for a speed boost.

Show All: A learning mode where all locations are displayed on the map, allowing you to study and familiarize yourself with them.

Switzerland is divided into 26 cantons, which function as federal states within the Swiss Confederation. Each canton has its own constitution, legislature, government, and judicial system, granting them a high degree of autonomy. The cantons vary in size, population, and economic significance, with some, such as Zurich and Geneva, being major financial and business centers, while others, like Uri and Appenzell Innerrhoden, have smaller populations and a strong focus on agriculture and tourism.

The origins of the Swiss cantons date back to the medieval period, with the first three forming the Old Swiss Confederacy in 1291. Over time, additional cantons joined, culminating in the modern federal state in 1848. The official languages of Switzerland—German, French, Italian, and Romansh—are spoken in different cantons, reflecting the country's linguistic and cultural diversity.

Each canton is represented in the Swiss federal government through the Council of States, where all cantons have equal representation. Despite their autonomy, cantons coordinate policies on issues such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure at the national level. The Swiss cantonal system remains a unique example of decentralized governance within a federal structure.