Zug (canton) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zug
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| Capital | Zug | |
| Subdivisions | 11 municipalities | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 239 km2 (92 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 24th | |
| Population
(2003)
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| • Total | 100,900 | |
| • Density | 422.2/km2 (1,093.4/sq mi) | |
| Highest point | 1,580 m (5,184 ft) - Wildspitz | |
| Joined | 1352 | |
| Abbreviation | ZG | |
| Languages | German | |
| Website | ZG.ch | |
The Canton of Zug is one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland. It is located right in the middle of Switzerland. Its main city, or capital, is also called Zug.
This canton is one of the smallest in Switzerland. It covers an area of 239 square kilometers. Even though it's small, it's an important part of the country.
Where is Zug?
The Canton of Zug is in the central part of Switzerland. To its west, you'll find the Cantons of Lucerne and Aargau.
To the north, it borders the Canton of Zürich. The Canton of Schwyz is to its west and south.
The canton has two beautiful lakes. These lakes take up a big part of the canton's total area. They are Lake Zug and Lake Ägeri.
Towns and Villages
The Canton of Zug is made up of eleven different towns and villages. These are called municipalities. Here is a list of them:
Images for kids
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Figure 1 wears a traditional costume of the Canton of Zug.
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Ägerisee
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Map showing the municipalities of Zug.
See also
In Spanish: Cantón de Zug para niños
