Canton of Fribourg, Administrative canton in western Switzerland.
The canton of Fribourg extends across 1,671 square kilometers, encompassing seven districts with varied landscapes from flatlands to pre-Alpine mountains.
The territory joined the Swiss Confederation in 1481, with its current boundaries established in 1803 through the inclusion of the Murten region.
French and German languages coexist throughout the canton, with French speakers representing over two-thirds of the population in this bilingual territory.
The region maintains strong transportation connections through major motorways and rail networks, linking the capital Fribourg to other Swiss urban centers.
The canton produces the renowned Gruyère cheese, named after its Gruyère district, where dairy farming remains a fundamental economic activity.
Location: Switzerland
Inception: 1481
Capital city: Fribourg
Elevation above the sea: 643 m
Part of: Romandy, Espace Mittelland
Shares border with: Canton of Vaud, Bern, Canton of Neuchâtel
Website: https://fr.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.71667,7.08333
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:21
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