Canton of Graubünden Maps

Canton of Graubünden (Grisons) is the largest canton in Switzerland, located in the eastern part of the country. It shares borders with the cantons of St. Gallen to the north, Glarus to the northwest, Uri to the west, and Ticino to the southwest. It also borders Italy to the south, Austria to the east, and Liechtenstein to the north. The capital is Chur, which is the oldest city in Switzerland.

Other notable towns include Davos, famous for the World Economic Forum, and St. Moritz, a renowned ski resort. Graubünden covers an area of approximately 2,743 square miles (7,105 square kilometers) and has a population of 204,888^[1]. It is divided into 11 districts. The canton is unique for its trilingualism, with German, Romansh, and Italian as official languages. Established in 1803, Graubünden is known for its stunning alpine landscapes, including the Engadin Valley and several large lakes such as Lake Silvaplana and Lake Sils.

The Facts:
Capital: Chur.
Area: 2,743 sq mi (7,105 sq km).
Population (December 2023): 204,888^[1].
Official language: German, Italian, Romansh.
Largest cities: Davos, Arosa, Laax, St. Moritz.

Districts: Albula, Bernina, Hinterrhein, Imboden, Inn, Landquart, Maloja, Moesa, Plessur, Prättigau/Davos, Surselva.

Municipalities: Almens, Alvaneu, Alvaschein, Andeer, Andiast, Ardez, Arosa, Arvigo, Avers, Bergün/Bravuogn, Bever, Bivio, Bonaduz, Braggio, Bregaglia, Breil/Brigels, Brienz/Brinzauls, Brusio, Buseno, Calfreisen, Cama, Castaneda, Casti-Wergenstein, Castiel, Castrisch, Cauco, Cazis, Celerina/Schlarigna, Chur, Churwalden, Conters im Prättigau, Cumbel, Cunter, Davos, Degen, Disentis/Mustér, Domat/Ems, Donat, Duvin, Falera, Fanas, Felsberg, Ferrera, Fideris, Filisur, Fläsch, Flerden, Flims, Ftan, Furna, Fürstenau, Grono, Grüsch, Guarda, Haldenstein, Hinterrhein, Igis, Ilanz, Jenaz, Jenins, Klosters-Serneus, Küblis, La Punt-Chamues-ch, Laax, Ladir, Langwies, Lantsch/Lenz, Lavin, Leggia, Lohn, Lostallo, Lüen, Lumbrein, Luven, Luzein, Madulain, Maienfeld, Maladers, Malans, Marmorera, Masein, Mastrils, Mathon, Medel (Lucmagn), Mesocco, Molinis, Mon, Morissen, Mulegns, Mundaun, Mutten, Nufenen, Obersaxen, Paspels, Peist, Pigniu, Pitasch, Pontresina, Poschiavo, Pratval, Ramosch, Rhäzüns, Riein, Riom-Parsonz, Rodels, Rongellen, Rossa, Rothenbrunnen, Roveredo, Rueun, Ruschein, S-chanf, Saas im Prättigau, Safien, Sagogn, Salouf, Samedan, Samnaun, San Vittore, Santa Maria in Calanca, Savognin, Scharans, Schiers, Schlans, Schluein, Schmitten, Schnaus, Scuol, Seewis im Prättigau, Selma, Sent, Sevgein, Siat, Sils im Domleschg, Sils im Engadin/Segl, Silvaplana, Soazza, Splügen, St. Antönien, St. Martin, St. Moritz, St. Peter-Pagig, Stierva, Sufers, Sumvitg, Sur, Suraua, Surava, Susch, Tamins, Tarasp, Tenna, Thusis, Tiefencastel, Tinizong-Rona, Tomils, Trimmis, Trin, Trun, Tschappina, Tschiertschen-Praden, Tschlin, Tujetsch, Untervaz, Urmein, Val Müstair, Valendas, Vals, Valzeina, Vaz/Obervaz, Vella, Verdabbio, Versam, Vignogn, Vrin, Waltensburg/Vuorz, Zernez, Zillis-Reischen, Zizers, Zuoz.

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References

1. "Federal Statistical Office.