A canton has its own leaders and laws, separate from the national government. The canton's laws on commerce are slightly different from the national regulations.
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Swiss Political Unit
In Switzerland, a canton is like a state in the USA, with its own unique customs and identity. Each of the Swiss cantons has its own official language and educational system.
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Not Always Large
Cantons can be small; size doesn't define them, their self-governing status does. Despite its small territory, the canton has a robust local economy.