Pronunciation: ' u ̇ n-t ə r- ˌ väl-d ə n
Function: geographical name
former canton cen Switzerland, now divided into two cantons (formerly half cantons): Nid · wal · den \ ' n ē t- ˌ väl-d ə n \ or F Nid · wald \ n ē d- ' väld \ (capital Stans area 106 sq mi or 276 sq km, pop 38,600) & Ob · wal · den \ ' o ̇ p- ˌ väl-d ə n \ or F Ob · wald \ o ̇ b- ' väld \ (capital Sarnen area 189 sq mi or 490 sq km, pop 32,700)