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Until 1830, Basel was a unified canton, with citizens from both the city and the municipalities of the countryside sitting in the Kantonsparlament. The cantonal parliament was dominated by members from the city, though its population was less than that of the combined countryside.
Basel-Stadt or Basel-City (‹See Tfd› German: Kanton Basel-Stadt ⓘ; Romansh: Chantun Basilea-Citad; French: Canton de Bâle-Ville; Italian: Canton Basilea Città) is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. It is composed of three municipalities with Basel as the capital.
The canton of Basel-Stadt is located in the heart of Europe: in the north-west of Switzerland. Basel has close historical, cultural and economic ties with Europe.
With over 180,000 residents, the city of Basel is the canton's main urban centre for social activities, business, politics and culture. Located on the border triangle between Switzerland, France and Germany, the cultural openness of the city is a boon for the entire canton.
The canton of Basel-Stadt is located in the heart of Europe: in the north-west of Switzerland. Located in the border triangle of Switzerland, France and Germany, Basel is the gateway to Europe, with which has close historical, cultural and economic ties.
The municipalities of Riehen and Bettingen, outside the city limits of Basel, are included in the canton of Basel-Stadt as rural quarters (Landquartiere).
Canton Basel-Stadt is one of 26 cantons (member states) in Switzerland. Basel-Stadt is located on border of Germany and France. The region has a strong economy and diverse culture, and there is a high quality of life.
