Obwalden

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Obwalden

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Obwalden is a Swiss half-canton located in the central part of the country. It possesses the same rights and duties as full cantons, except for sending only one deputy to the Council of States. The cantonal government is notably small, consisting of only five members.

Statistics

Area

490.58 km²

Population

39,272

Location