Canton (subnational entity)
A canton is a territorial subdivision of a country, e.g. region or state.
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Cantons exist in the following countries:
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- Cantons of Bosnia and Herzegovina: a subdivision of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Canada: cantons of Quebec (see also township (Canada))
- Cantons of Costa Rica
- Cantons of Ecuador: subdivisions below the provinces of Ecuador
- Cantons of France: a subdivision of arrondissements and departments of France, grouping several municipalities (communes)
- Cantons of Luxembourg: a subdivision of the districts of Luxembourg
- Cantons of Switzerland: each a state within Switzerland
In 1873, Cantonalists took over the city of Cartagena, Spain, a haven for the Spanish Navy, and declared the city independent.
Related Topics:
1873 - Cantonalists - Cartagena, Spain
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