Central Switzerland is a subdivision of Switzerland as defined by the Federal Statistical Office for statistical purposes. It is classified as a NUTS-2 statistical region of Switzerland, and encompasses the cantons of Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Lucerne and Zug. It incorporates the highlands in the central portion of the country.
Sub-division
The country of Switzerland is federally organized into 26 cantons, which are the primary sub-divisions of the country. For statistical purposes, the Federal Statistical Office organizes the country into broader level sub-divisions based on cardinal directions. These are classified as a NUTS-2 statistical regions of Switzerland, and incorporate various cantons within it. It encompasses the cantons of Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden, Nidwalden, Zug. The region encompasses an area of , The topography consists of hills interspersed with valleys and grasslands. Agriculture is more intensively practiced in this region of the country. Central Switzerland is densely populated, with major urban agglomerations spread across the region.