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Fribourg (canton) facts for kids

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Fribourg-coat of arms
The official Coat of arms of Fribourg
Swiss Canton Map FR
A map showing the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland

Fribourg is one of the 26 cantons (like states or provinces) in Switzerland. It's located in the western part of the country. About 250,000 people call Fribourg home. A large number of these people, around 100,000, live in and around Fribourg City, which is the capital of the canton.

Geography of Fribourg

The Canton of Fribourg is located in the western part of Switzerland. It shares its borders with three other Swiss cantons: Vaud, Bern, and Neuchâtel. A major river called the Saane (also known as Sarine) flows through the canton. It starts in the south and makes its way north, adding to the canton's beautiful landscape.

Municipalities in Fribourg

In the Canton of Fribourg, there are 168 different municipalities. A municipality is like a local town or district that has its own local government. These smaller areas help manage local services and daily life for the people living there. Each municipality has its own unique character and history within the canton.

Images for kids

  • Freiburger Voralpen - Dent de Brenleire (rechts vorne) Vanil Noir (hinten)

    Fribourg Prealps: Dent de Brenleire (2358 m, to the right) and Vanil Noir (2389 m, in the background)

  • Tpf-bahnhof

    Transports publics Fribourgeois bus station in Fribourg

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Cantón de Friburgo para niños

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