Kleinbasel
area, Basel, Switzerland
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Kleinbasel is an area within the city of Basel, Switzerland. It is located on the north bank of the Rhine River and is known as the Rhine port and industrial section of Basel. This area hosts the buildings for the annual Swiss Industries Fair. Basel-Stadt, the half-canton (demicanton) that includes the city of Basel, was formed in 1833 when the original Basel canton was divided. Kleinbasel is part of this urban area, which is a significant center for trade, industry, and culture in northern Switzerland.12
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