Schaffhausen (canton) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schaffhausen
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| Capital | Schaffhausen | |
| Subdivisions | 34 municipalities | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 298 km2 (115 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 20th | |
| Population
(2006)
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| • Total | 73,712 | |
| • Rank | 19th | |
| • Density | 247.4/km2 (640.6/sq mi) | |
| Highest point | 912 m (2,992 ft) - Hagen | |
| Joined | 1501 | |
| Abbreviation | SH | |
| Languages | German | |
| Website | SH.ch | |
Schaffhausen is a canton (which is like a state or region) in Switzerland. It's unique because it's the canton located farthest north in the country! The main city and capital of this canton is also called Schaffhausen.
Geography of Schaffhausen
The canton of Schaffhausen is found in the very north of Switzerland. It is located just north of the Canton of Zurich.
A very famous natural wonder here is the Rhine Falls. These are the biggest waterfalls in all of Europe! You can find them right on the border of the Schaffhausen canton, the Canton of Zurich, and even Germany.
Local Municipalities
A municipality is like a small town or local area with its own government. The Canton of Schaffhausen has many different municipalities. Here are some of them:
Images for kids
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Countryside near Dörflingen
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Map showing the municipalities in the Canton
See also
In Spanish: Cantón de Schaffhausen para niños
