Canton (administrative division)

A canton is a type of administrative division of a country. In general, cantons are relatively small in terms of area and population when compared with other administrative divisions such as counties, departments, or provinces. Internationally, the best-known cantons – and the most politically important – are those of Switzerland. As the constituents of the Swiss Confederation, theoretically (and historically), the Swiss cantons are semi-sovereign states.
The term is derived from the French word "", meaning "corner" or "district" (from which "Cantonment" is also derived).
In specific countries.
Cantons exist (or existed) in the following countries: