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St. Gallen is situated in the northeastern part of Switzerland in a valley about 700 meters above sea level.

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St. Gallen

Switzerland

Country
Switzerland
Population
79.8K
Coordinates
47.42, 9.38
1149th most populous city in the world

St. Gallen is a Swiss city and the capital of the canton of St. Gallen. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a small urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. Its economy consists mainly of the service sector.

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