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Switzerland
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Northwestern Switzerland is a region in Switzerland. It contains the cantons of Basel (Basel-City and Basel-Country) and parts of the cantons of Aargau and Solothurn.
Using public transportation is very convenient in Basel and Switzerland. You can use the train, bus, and tram to get around.
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Bâle / Mulhouse · International · BSL
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