Obwalden

American  

[awp-vahl-duhn] / ˈɔpˌvɑl dən /

noun

1. one of the two divisions of the canton of Unterwalden, in central Switzerland. 189 sq. mi. (490 sq. km). Sarnen.

---

Example Sentences

A Swiss court four years ago struck down a move by Obwalden canton to enact a regressive tax—the more you earn, the lower rate you would pay.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 1798 the abbot lost all his temporal powers, and his domains were annexed to the Obwalden division of Unterwalden, but in 1803 were transferred to the Nidwalden division.

From Project Gutenberg

However, in 1816, in consequence of the desperate resistance made by the Nidwalden men to the new Federal Pact of 1815, they were punished by the fresh transfer of the valley to Obwalden, part of which it still forms.

From Project Gutenberg

New hopes were excited among the friends of the Old Order by this uprising of the malcontents, with whom the inhabitants of the Haslithal and other Oberlanders also joined, at the instigation of their neighbors in Obwalden.

From Project Gutenberg

The latter sought advice from their neighbors of Obwalden, who, on their part, very willingly came forward and tried to gain over their allies to the support of the Oberlanders.

From Project Gutenberg