Canton of Zürich

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Canton of Zürich?Northern Switzerland, bordering the German state of Baden-Württemberg
2. How many people live in Canton of Zürich?Approximately 1.5 million inhabitants (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Canton of Zürich?1,734 square kilometers (669 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Canton of Zürich?Zürich
5. What language do people speak in Canton of Zürich?German (official); widely multilingual due to international population
6. When was Canton of Zürich built?Settlement evidence from the Neolithic period; Roman 'Turicum' established circa 15 BC

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