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St. Gallen

American  
[gah-luhn] / ˈgɑ lən /

noun

  1. a canton in NE Switzerland. 777 sq. mi. (2,010 sq. km).

  2. a city in and the capital of this canton.


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Among the estimated 3,500 Welsh fans in St. Gallen were representatives of the Wales women's walking football squad.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

The clinical partner, the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, is also interested.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

The cities of Geneva, Basel and St. Gallen have already positioned themselves to compete as hosts for the next contest, SRF reported.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

Reto Foellmi, economics professor at the University of St. Gallen, said he expected, however, a change in the tone and focus of the political debate.

From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2023

Latest reports give yearly value of watch manufactures $16,000,000; St. Gallen embroideries, $15,000,000; silk ribbon produced at Basel, $7,200,000; and the silk industry at Zurich, $15,200,000.

From Alden's Handy Atlas of the World by Alden, John B.

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