The term 'Swiss State' is often used to refer to the CANTON, which is a 6-letter word. The CANTON is a political subdivision of Switzerland, which is a federal republic made up of 26 cantons. Each CANTON has its own government and constitution, and is responsible for certain aspects of governance, such as education, health care, and public transport. The CANTON is also the smallest administrative division in Switzerland, and is the most populous of the Swiss states.