Basel is Switzerland's third largest city with a total population of about 170'000 inhabitants on an area of 37 km2.
The spoken language is the regional Swiss German dialect known as Baslerdytsch.
The Rhine River is a commercial channel that separates Kleinbasel from Grossbasel.
Basel is well known for its chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Hofmann-La Roche and Novartis are both based in Basel.
The city is well known for its vibrant cultural scene, particularly in art and theatre. Basel has a generous offering of art galleries, museums, opera houses, and theatres.
Basel
And the sightseeings continue...
A MOMENT OF SILENCE
July 14, 2015
"Some people think I'm unhappy, but I'm not. I just appreciate silence in a world that never stops talking."
