This is the 8383rd most frequent German word.
kantons
"Kantons" in German refers to "cantons," which are administrative regions or states, especially in Switzerland.
Here, 'Kantons' is used to indicate possession, showing which canton the capital belongs to.
Die Hauptstadt des Kantons Zürich ist Zürich.
The capital of the canton of Zurich is Zurich.
In this sentence, 'Kantonslandschaften' combines 'Kantons' with 'landschaften', forming a compound noun referring to landscapes influenced by individual cantons.
Die unterschiedlichsten Kulturen prägen die Kantonslandschaften der Schweiz.
The most diverse cultures shape the landscapes of the cantons of Switzerland.
The word 'Kantons' functions as a genitive form describing the inhabitants belonging to the canton.