Question 280 of 350 · Size, neighbours and population
Which canton has the largest area?
Welcher Kanton hat die grösste Fläche?
Correct answer: B
Why
Graubünden is a large mountain canton in the east and covers about one sixth of Switzerland. No other canton has a larger area.
Common mistakes
- C: Zurich
- Zurich has the most inhabitants, but its area is much smaller than Graubünden's.
- D: Glarus
- Glarus is a mountain canton, but one of the smaller cantons.
Topic
Switzerland is a small country. Its area is just over 41'000 square kilometres. From north to south it measures about 220 kilometres. From west to east it is longer, about 350 kilometres. By car you can cross the country in a few hours, unless mountains are in the way.
Switzerland at a glance · Size, neighbours and population
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.