Appenzell Innerrhoden facts for kids

The coat of arms for Appenzell Innerrhoden

A map showing Switzerland's cantons

Appenzell Innerrhoden is one of the 26 cantons in Switzerland. Think of a canton like a state or a province. This canton is quite small! It has the fewest people living in it compared to all other cantons. It is also the second smallest canton in terms of its land area.

What is Appenzell Innerrhoden?

Appenzell Innerrhoden is a special place in eastern Switzerland. It is known for its beautiful mountains and green valleys. The canton is famous for keeping old Swiss traditions alive. Many people visit to see its unique culture and stunning nature.

Location and Neighbors

This small canton is completely surrounded by another canton called Appenzell Ausserrhoden. This makes it a bit like an island within another region! It is located in the northeastern part of Switzerland.

Government and Traditions

Appenzell Innerrhoden is famous for its direct democracy. This means citizens have a very direct say in how things are run. Once a year, people gather in a public square for a meeting called the Landsgemeinde. Here, they vote on laws and elect their leaders by raising their hands. This tradition shows how important community decisions are in Appenzell Innerrhoden.

Districts of Appenzell Innerrhoden

Appenzell Innerrhoden is divided into six smaller areas called districts. These districts are similar to towns or municipalities. Each district has its own local government. Here are the districts and their populations from 2002:

• Appenzell: This is the main town and also a district. It had 5,587 people in 2002.
• Gonten: This district had 1,398 people in 2002.
• Oberegg: This district had 1,831 people in 2002.
• Rüte: This district had 3,036 people in 2002.
• Schlatt-Haslen: This district had 1,160 people in 2002.
• Schwende: This district had 2,094 people in 2002.

Images for kids

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  Battle of Vögelinsegg

See Also

In Spanish: Cantón de Appenzell Rodas Interiores para niños