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Canton Aargau – Ideal Conditions

Canton Aargau is the fourth largest canton in Switzerland in population and economic output.

In the heart of Europe, Canton Aargau is optimally-connected to nearby foreign countries. Canton Aargau lies at the crossroads of major traffic routes for road and rail between the Swiss economic centers of Berne, Basle and Zurich, and borders on Germany.

Economic centers in nearby France and Germany are quickly and easily reached by car, train or airplane.

The international rating agency Standard & Poor’s gave Canton Aargau a rating of AA+ (rising) in 2005. AAA represents the highest rating possible. Aargau’s excellent rating reflects the Canton’s robust financial position: a strong economy with high income, a low rate of unemployment, the optimal geographic position of the canton and a high standard of living.

Area	1'404 km2
Population	589'000 (2007)
Average Income	CHF 49'209 pro inhabitant (CH: 54'031) (2005)
Canton Aargau S&P rating	AAA
Languages	German, English and French
Economic Sectors	Agriculture: 4.4% Industry: 34.4% Services: 61.2%
Economic centers	Aarau, Baden, Brugg, Zofingen