Canton (subnational entity) - Definition and Overview

A canton is a territorial subdivision of a country, e.g. region or state. The following cantons exist:

Cantons of Switzerland: each a state within Switzerland

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 Bosnia: a subdivision of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
For cantons in Quebec, see township or List of cantons in Quebec
For cantons in Costa Rica, see Provinces of Costa Rica

In 1873, Cantonalists took over the city of Cartagena, Spain, a haven for the Spanish Navy, and declared the city independent.

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