Ticino, sometimes Tessin, officially the Republic and Canton of Ticino or less formally the Canton of Ticino, is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. It is composed of eight districts and its capital city is Bellinzona. It is also traditionally divided into the Sopraceneri and the Sottoceneri, respectively north and south of Monte Ceneri.
Capital: Bellinzona
Largest city: Lugano
Country: Switzerland
Subdivisions: 115 municipalities, 8 districts
ISO 3166 code: CH-TI
Highest point: 3,402 m (11,161 ft): Adula (Rheinwaldhorn)
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