Area: 37 km² → the smallest canton of Switzerland.
Population: Approximately 200,000 inhabitants (primarily in the city of Basel, plus Riehen and Bettingen).
It is one of the most densely populated areas of the country.
Capital: Basel (the city itself).
Languages: German (official).
Location: Northwest Switzerland, on both banks of the Rhine, precisely at the tri-border point with Germany and France (Dreiländereck).
It lies in the heart of Europe.
Economy and Importance: Basel-Stadt is one of the richest and most productive regions of Switzerland, with the highest GDP per capita in the country.
It is known worldwide as a center for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries (think of Novartis and Roche).
It is also an important hub for trade, banking, and innovation.
Culture and Livability: The region is known as the cultural capital of Switzerland, featuring many museums, art, a historic city center (Münster, Rathaus), and a lively atmosphere.
Due to its location on the Rhine and the international environment (Germany/France), it feels cosmopolitan.
People from more than 160 countries live there.
In short: a small, compact, urban, and very prosperous semi-canton with a strong focus on life sciences, culture, and international connections.
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