Aargau, Administrative canton in northern Switzerland
The canton extends across 1,404 square kilometers between the Alps and Jura Mountains, encompassing valleys along the Aare River and numerous wooded hills.
The territory transformed from Habsburg control to Swiss governance in 1415, leading to its formal establishment as a canton within the Swiss Confederation in 1803.
German remains the primary language throughout the eleven districts, while the Paul Scherrer Institute brings international researchers to explore natural sciences.
The canton maintains strong agricultural production through fruit farming and cereal cultivation, alongside industrial sectors manufacturing machinery and electrical equipment.
Nuclear power stations operate within the canton borders, generating substantial energy while research facilities advance scientific knowledge in particle physics.
Location: Switzerland
Inception: 1803
Capital city: Aarau
Elevation above the sea: 382 m
Part of: North West Switzerland
Shares border with: Basel-Landschaft, Canton of Solothurn, Bern, Canton of Lucerne, Canton of Zug, Canton of Zürich, Baden-Württemberg
Email: info@ag.ch
Website: https://ag.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.41800,8.11000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:33
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