Canton of Lucerne
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The canton of Lucerne (German: Kanton Luzern [ˈkantɔn luˈtsɛrn]; Romansh: Chantun Lucerna; French: Canton de Lucerne; Italian: Canton Lucerna) is a canton of Switzerland. It is located in the country's central, German-speaking part. The population of the canton (as of 31 December 2020) is 416,347.[2] As of 2007[update], the population included 57,268 foreigners, or about 15.8% of the total population.[4] The cantonal capital is the city of Lucerne.
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Canton of Lucerne
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Coordinates: 47°5′N 8°7′E | |
Capital | Lucerne |
Subdivisions | 80 municipalities |
Government | |
• Executive | Regierungsrat (5) |
• Legislative | Kantonsrat (120) |
Area | |
• Total | 1,493.51 km2 (576.65 sq mi) |
Population (December 2020)[2] | |
• Total | 416,347 |
• Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
GDP | |
• Total | CHF 28.176 billion (2020) |
• Per capita | CHF 67,936 (2020) |
ISO 3166 code | CH-LU |
Highest point | 2,350 m (7,710 ft): Brienzer Rothorn |
Lowest point | 406 m (1,332 ft): Reuss plain at Honauer Schachen |
Joined | 1332 |
Languages | German |
Website | www |
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