This is the 691st most frequent German word.
kanton
A "kanton" is a federal state or administrative region in Switzerland.
The word 'Kantonen' refers to the constituent states or regions within Switzerland.
Die Schweiz besteht aus 26 Kantonen.
Switzerland consists of 26 cantons.
Here, 'Kanton' denotes an individual state within the Swiss confederation with its legislative autonomy.
Jeder Kanton hat eigene Gesetze.
Every canton has its own laws.
In this context, 'Kanton Zürich' specifies a particular canton, emphasizing its economic characteristics.