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Basel-Stadt
- Capital
- Basel
- Joined the Confederation
- 1501
- Official language
- German
- Population
- approx. 196'000
- Municipalities
- 3
Basel-Stadt is a Swiss canton with capital Basel, which joined the Confederation in 1501. Explore the cantonal coat of arms and collect the crests of its municipalities.
Blazon
Argent, a bishop's crook (Baselstab) sable.
Origin & meaning
The Baselstab — a stylised bishop's crook — recalls the Prince-Bishopric of Basel and has been the city's sign since the 13th century.
The flag
The square cantonal flag is white with the black Baselstab.
Sources
- Mühlemann, L. (1991). Wappen und Fahnen der Schweiz. Bühler-Verlag.
- Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz — «Basel-Stadt».
