It is a so-called half-canton (the other half is the urban area of Basel-Stadt).
Capital: Liestal.
Languages: German (official).
Borders: To Basel-Stadt (north), Aargau, Solothurn, Jura, and internationally to Germany and France.
Location and landscape: The canton lies south of the Rhine and north of the Jura Mountains.
A large part consists of rolling, wooded hills, valleys (such as those of the Birs and Ergolz), vineyards, and agricultural land.
It is a green, peaceful region with many hiking and cycling routes, castles, historic villages, and little mass tourism.
Economy and culture: Agriculture: fruit growing, dairy farming, and livestock farming.
Industry: chemicals, mechanical engineering, precision instruments, and watches (especially in the Jura region).
The canton is part of the Basel metropolitan area and benefits from the proximity of the city of Basel (culture, museums, chemical and pharmaceutical industries).
In short: Basel-Landschaft combines nature, quiet villages, and a touch of industry with the urban proximity of Basel.
It is ideal for hikers, cyclists, and those looking for the “other” Basel area.
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