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Cantons (administrative bodies)

Scope note

Constituent political and administrative divisions within some European nations under a federal system, such as Switzerland.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000769

Broader Terms used

<political divisions>

Equivalent Terms used

canton (administrative body)

Created

12yrs ago

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