👉 The term "canton" is a French word that originally referred to a division of land or territory, but it has since been used in various contexts to refer to a city, town, or other administrative unit. In France, for example, the term "canton" is often used to describe the administrative divisions of the country, which are divided into cantons (or regions) that have their own governments and may have distinct laws and customs. These cantons typically share borders with each
