Fribourg

geographical name

Fri·​bourg frē-ˈbür How to pronounce Fribourg (audio)
1
canton in west central Switzerland area 645 square miles (1670 square kilometers), population 297,600
2
commune southwest of Bern, Switzerland population 35,000

Note: The commune of Fribourg is the capital of the canton of Fribourg.

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“Fribourg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fribourg. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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