Information about the Kanton Basel

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General Information:

Abbreviation:	none
State Capital:	none (see remarks)
Member of the Swiss Federation since:	1501
Administrative language:	German
Size:	555 km² (Basel Stadt + Basel Land)

Remarks:

Basel is divided into the two "split cantons" ("Halb-Kantone"):
- Basel Stadt
- Basel Land
Local tourist office
Cultural and Economic Region of Basel

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