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a canton in central Switzerland. 92 sq. mi. (238 sq. km).
the capital of this canton, on the Lake of Zug.
Lake of, a lake in this canton. 15 sq. mi. (39 sq. km).
Contemporary Examples

By the time the pardon came from Clinton, Rich had been hiding out in plain sight in Zug, Switzerland, for 17 years.
Marc Rich Spills His Secrets Allan Dodds Frank November 12, 2009

But when the going gets tough, the Russians really get going—to Zug, and Geneva, and Hong Kong.
Flex Muscle Spending Has Left Putin’s Russia in an Economic Freeze Frame Daniel Gross April 10, 2014

Historical Examples

We will stop first for a few days at a little town called Zug, beside a lake of the same name.
The Little Colonel’s Hero Annie Fellows Johnston

Five days after this, the deputies of the cantons met at Zug.
History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume III J. H. Merle D’Aubign

Zug had been conquered by Schwyz in 1365, at a moment when the attention of Austria was withdrawn.
The Story of Switzerland Lina Hug

By this treaty Zug was permitted to be re-annexed to the league.
The Story of Switzerland Lina Hug

Two of his enemies, one from Schwytz, the other from Zug—were particularly eager in his pursuit.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV J. H. Merle D’Aubign

This caused the echo for which the Lake of Zug is justly famous.
Of All Things Robert C. Benchley

At the same time the division that was to form the main army marched upon Zug, thence to move upon Zurich.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV J. H. Merle D’Aubign

The occupation of Zug was speedily followed by a march to Luzern.
The Revolutionary Movement of 1848-9 in Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Germany C. Edmund (Charles Edmund) Maurice

noun
a canton of N central Switzerland: the smallest Swiss canton; mainly German-speaking and Roman Catholic; joined the Swiss Confederation in 1352. Capital: Zug. Pop: 102 200 (2002 est). Area: 239 sq km (92 sq miles)
a town in N central Switzerland, the capital of Zug canton, on Lake Zug. Pop: 22 973 (2000)
Lake Zug, a lake in N central Switzerland, in Zug and Schwyz cantons. Area: 39 sq km (15 sq miles)

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