Obwalden

Obwalden is a small Swiss canton in Central Switzerland, located south of Lake Lucerne. 

Capital: Sarnen Area: 491 km² (one of the smallest cantons) 

Population: approx. 38,000 (2024) 

Language: German (Swiss German dialect) 

Landscape: Mountainous (with peaks such as Mount Titlis), lakes (Lake Sarner, Lake Lungerer), valleys, and abundant nature 

Known for: Tourism (hiking, skiing in Engelberg-Titlis), traditional culture, low taxes 

Politics: Half-canton (has only one seat in the Cantonal Council instead of two) 

Economy: Tourism, small industry, agriculture (primarily livestock farming and cheese) 

Obwalden, along with Nidwalden, belongs to the original "Unterwalden," one of the three original cantons of Switzerland (1291). 

It is peaceful, conservative, and beautifully situated between the Alps.

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